This is a true story about a couple who loved each other in the way we often only see in movies or fairytales.
A man who is destined to die in polio is living on and changing lives for others with similar conditions thanks to a woman who refused to see him give up on his life.
This is a love story more than an actual retelling of their lives I think. If it's really how it was she is among the most loving humans I have seen or heard of, she's a saint.
That's a refreshing thougt in these days.
It was probably a lot harder in real life for the family than the movie is showing. But I think it's ok not too go to deep in to the gritty details in this case.
In the end it's a great movie about a couple who refused to accept what everyone said and made a change not only for themself but for many, many more people to come.