Drama
United States of America
Luce is a psychological drama film directed by Julius Onah and written by J.C. Lee. The movie follows the titular character, Luce, a young African-American high school student who was adopted from war-torn Eritrea by white American parents, Amy and Peter Edgar.
Luce is a star athlete, top student, and beloved by his teachers and fellow classmates. However, things take a turn when one of his history teachers, Harriet Wilson, discovers a disturbing essay written by Luce that suggests he supports political violence. Worried about Luce's true intentions, Harriet decides to confront him and his parents about her concerns.
As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, Luce's idealized image quickly starts to crumble. His parents begin to question their son's true beliefs, while Luce tries to defend himself against Harriet's accusations. The situation is further complicated by Amy's growing distrust of Harriet and her own past trauma.
As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront their own biases, prejudices, and assumptions about race, identity, and power. Luce becomes a powerful and thought-provoking film that challenges its viewers to question their own beliefs and values.
