Palms(2014)

A foster child's journey resides in the palm of another

Palms is a drama following a foster child navigating the emotional landscape of belonging. Caught between hope and uncertainty, he searches for a family willing to offer him genuine connection and permanence. The film explores the vulnerability of a young person seeking roots in a system designed to protect but often leaves children feeling adrift. As relationships form and test his defenses, he must confront what it truly means to be wanted. Palms captures the quiet desperation and quiet joy of foster care, examining how love takes shape when trust has been broken before. The story centers on the universal longing for family and the courage required to open one's heart again.