The Story of Luke

The Story of Luke

The Story of Luke

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The Story of Luke

2013

1h 35m

6.9(51 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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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Seth Green

Zack

Seth Green

Acting

Cary Elwes

Paul

Cary Elwes

Acting

Al Sapienza

David

Al Sapienza

Acting

Kristin Bauer

Cindy

Kristin Bauer

Acting

Lou Taylor Pucci

Luke

Lou Taylor Pucci

Acting

Lisa Ryder

Sara

Lisa Ryder

Acting

Kenneth Welsh

Jonas

Kenneth Welsh

Acting

Jayne Eastwood

Theresa

Jayne Eastwood

Acting

Zoë Belkin

Charlene

Zoë Belkin

Acting

Art Hindle

Mr. Nichols

Art Hindle

Acting

Tyler Stentiford

Brad

No Image

Acting

John Boylan

Mr. Harrison

John Boylan

Acting

Ann Holloway

Betsy

No Image

Acting

Dewshane Williams

Sam

Dewshane Williams

Acting

Michael Kinney

Counselor Bobby

No Image

Acting

Skye Stewart

Chloe

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Acting

Sabryn Rock

Maria

Sabryn Rock

Acting

Mackenzie Munro

Cousin Megan

Mackenzie Munro

Acting

Pam Hyatt

Susan

Pam Hyatt

Acting

Scott Wickware

Police Officer

Scott Wickware

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