The Story of Luke

I recently saw the film The Story of Luke, which tells the story of an autistic man, Luke, trying to be independent and fulfill the dreams he was told to have. All his life he was raised by his grandparents, and did what they said. Whether it was, taking his time in high school, learning how to cook, finding a girlfriend, or getting a job, Luke based his life’s goals on what other people dictated for him.  When his grandparents died, he struggled with how to proceed in life with no directions being given to him anymore, pleading with his grandpa (at the time in a coma) to wake up and tell him what to do. When Luke, finds a job, moves in with his Aunt and Uncle, and sets his sights on a girl, we see the true, kind, and smart nature of Luke and his desire to be successful. With the growing household tension among his Aunt, Uncle and cousins, Luke becomes the grounding unit and brings the family close again through his kind gestures and aspect on life that gives hope to those around him. This movie portrays someone with a disability as a functioning part of society that is equal to everyone else. Luke has the same desire as other people to better himself in anyway possible and in the end shows that you should never give up hope, and always strive to reach your dreams.