Asleep in My Palm

Nelson pulls off something strangely lovely and generous on the whole, a clear-eyed film with something to say on the kinds of lives many would rather not talk about.

Asleep in My Palm is a virtuoso debut feature from writer-director Henry Nelson, Mr. Nelson’s son. The younger Mr. Nelson has fashioned a powerful fable, something like a contemporary take on John Steinbeck.

An interesting story that goes in many directions, which actually kept me on my toes. Still thinking about the ending myself and how it hit me.

Sensitive and thoughtful tale on parenting.

Strong performances from Tim Blake Nelson and Chloë Kerwin elevate Henry Nelson's Asleep In My Palm, which contradicts itself one too many times.



Why Nelson felt the need to cover the same territory as "Leave No Trace" is puzzling since it deprives his film of originality.

Asleep in My Palm is an outstanding debut by Henry Nelson… it gives grace to two people just trying to find a place in the world.

Even with all the film’s imperfections in how it's told, the duo of leads is what gives it life.

The film is a family affair in more ways than one.


Part of a peculiar subgenre, but one of the better entries from it.