On the Palm

The story follows Fledge, who is desperate for a job and willing to take on any work available. His new employer, Dawlish, assigns him unusual tasks that come with cash in hand. This arrangement offers Fledge a break from unemployment but leads him to uncover troubling truths about an old friend.

With a runtime of 80 minutes, On the Palm features performances from Peter Martin, Philip Jackson, and Cathy Tyson, among others. The film delves into themes of desperation and betrayal, making it a poignant addition to the TV movie genre of the late 1980s.