Supernova (2020)

Sam and Tusker are traveling across England in their old RV to visit friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker was diagnosed with dementia two years ago, their time together is the most important thing they have.

Director:

Harry Macqueen

Writer:

Harry Macqueen

Stars:

Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Pippa Haywood

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Colin Firth	...	Sam
Stanley Tucci	...	Tusker
Pippa Haywood	...	Lilly
Peter MacQueen	...	Clive
Nina Marlin	...	Charlotte
Ian Drysdale	...	Paul
Sarah Woodward	...	Sue
James Dreyfus	...	Tim
Lori Campbell	...	Lola
Daneka Etchells	...	Rachel (as Daneka Charlotte Etchells)
Halema Hussain	...	Shop Assistant
Julie Hannan	...	Waitress
Truffles	...	Ruby
Imogen Barnfather	...	Party Guest
Ruth Crane	...	Party Guest

Storyline

Sam and Tusker, partners of 20 years, are traveling across England in their old RV visiting friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker was diagnosed with early-onset dementia two years ago, their time together is the most important thing they have.

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Plot Keywords:

gay couple | love | dementia | early onset dementia | road trip | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language.

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lori Campbell plays the same character here that she played in Hinterland, 'Lola'. So in Supernova when she tells Tusker that she has fallen in love she is referring to 'Harvey' in Hinterland who was played by director Harry Macqueen.

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Quotes

Lilly: You're still you Tusker. You're still the guy he fell in love with.
Tusker: No. I'm not. I just look like him.

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Soundtracks

Salut d'Amour
Performed by Jeremy Young
Written by Edward Elgar
Published by Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG

User Reviews

A melancholic but powerful tale of love and loss

Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci excel in Harry Macqueen's melancholic but powerful tale of love and loss, 'Supernova.' Both carry out the dramatic scenes in a restrained way, without the need to exaggerate or seek the easy tear. And the dialogues between the two leads are straightforward despite addressing deep and complex themes such as life and death, past and future. The other outstanding element is the photography direction of Dick Pope, who presents images of great visual beauty of the English countryside with postcard-like framing that highlights the calming qualities of nature.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site (Blacker Street Media) Official site [Japan]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Supernova

Filming Locations:

Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$90,096, 31 January 2021

Gross USA:

$234,220

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$873,354

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Films, British Film Institute (BFI), Quiddity Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1