# Palmer (2021)

> A newly released ex-con finds an unexpected path toward responsibility and acceptance while caring for a bullied nonbinary child in a hostile small town.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/312056

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Fisher Stevens
- Cast: Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb, Dean Winters, Wynn Everett, Jesse C. Boyd
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6857376/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, sincere, intimate, reflective evening, quiet weekend

## Synopsis

A recently released ex-con finds redemption and unexpected friendship in a small town.

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