In a small town in Iowa, Gilbert Grape leads a life marked by family responsibilities and a sense of duty that often suffocates his own aspirations. At 24 years old, he takes care of his younger brother, Arnie, a young man with an intellectual disability who possesses an endless energy and love for life. Additionally, Gilbert must deal with his mother, an obese woman who has fallen into depression following the death of her husband, which prevents her from leaving the house. With the burden of his home weighing on his shoulders, Gilbert feels that his life is limited to his routines and responsibilities, while he wonders if he will ever be able to dream of something more.
Everything changes when a young woman named Becky arrives in town, with her free spirit and ability to see beyond limitations. The friendship that forms between Gilbert and Becky offers him a new perspective on life, and he slowly begins to question his place in the world. As Gilbert confronts his own fears and desires, he must also find a balance between his loyalty to his family and his quest for happiness. With moments filled with tenderness, sadness, and laughter, Gilbert's life becomes a journey of self-discovery, where he will learn that sometimes one must get lost to find oneself. His story reminds us of the complexity of familial love and the struggle to find one's own path amid the chaos.