On the Palm

About This Movie

On the Palm is one of those offbeat TV movies that flirts with the edges of noir and drama. The pacing is a bit uneven, but that just adds to its charm, I suppose. Fledge is a character who finds himself caught in a web of shady errands, which leads to some intriguing moral dilemmas. The atmosphere is thick with a gritty realism that doesn't shy away from the darker sides of human nature. The performances are solid, especially in the way they navigate the tangled relationships. The film's unique premise of 'on the palm' transactions gives it a distinctive edge, and there's something almost voyeuristic about watching Fledge's descent into this underbelly of life. It's the little details and the subtle storytelling that really stand out here.

TV movie from 1987 · Explores themes of desperation and morality · Gritty atmosphere with strong performances