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The Story of Luke

The Story of Luke

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The Story of Luke

2013

1h 35m

6.8(55 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

Sheltered by his grandparents, Luke, a young man with autism, is thrust into a world that doesn't expect anything from him. But Luke is on a quest for a job and true love. And he isn't taking no for an answer.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Seth Green

Seth Green

Zack

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

Paul

Al Sapienza

Al Sapienza

David

Kristin Bauer

Kristin Bauer

Cindy

Lou Taylor Pucci

Lou Taylor Pucci

Luke

Lisa Ryder

Lisa Ryder

Sara

Kenneth Welsh

Kenneth Welsh

Jonas

Jayne Eastwood

Jayne Eastwood

Theresa

Zoë Belkin

Zoë Belkin

Charlene

Art Hindle

Art Hindle

Mr. Nichols

Creative team

Directed by: Alonso Mayo
Written by: Alonso Mayo
Produced by: Nina Leidersdorff
Fred Roos

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