Jagged Edge

The events unfold in the mid-1980s, with the central timeline culminating in a 1984 trial. The narrative traces an approximately 18-month arc from the murder to the courtroom confrontation. References to a 1942 Corona typewriter hint at older, buried threads influencing the modern investigation.

Set primarily around a beachside house in the San Francisco area, the coastal milieu anchors the crime and courtroom drama. The city’s upscale neighborhoods, harbor views, and iconic venues provide a backdrop for wealth, power, and suspicion. A clue later points to Santa Cruz, signaling that the case extends beyond a single coastline.

⚖️ Justice

The film questions what true justice looks like when the case rests on circumstantial evidence. Teddy Barnes fights to surface hidden facts and challenge the prosecutorial maneuvering that could sway the verdict. The courtroom becomes a battleground where credibility, motive, and material proof determine innocence or guilt. The story argues that justice requires diligence beyond surface appearances.

🎭 Manipulation

Power players manipulate narratives to protect reputations and win cases. Personal relationships become tools for crafting alibis and diverting investigators. Barnes wrestles with professional duty versus emotional entanglement with Forrester. The plot demonstrates how deception can permeate both the crime and its investigation.

💔 Trust

Trust is repeatedly tested as alliances shift under pressure. Barnes’s professional judgment clashes with her personal feelings, complicating her defense strategy. Anonymous notes and a hidden typewriter push trust to the breaking point. The ending reveals how trust can be both a shield and a weapon.