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

3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
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
Halema Hussain	...	Shop Assistant
Julie Hannan	...	Waitress
Truffles	...	Ruby
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tina Louise Owens	...	Party Guest
John Alan Roberts	...	Party Guest

Storyline

Sam and Tusker partners of 20 years, who 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.

---

Plot Keywords:

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

---

Genres:

Drama | Romance

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language.

Did You Know?

Trivia

Colin Firth plays piano by himself

---

Soundtracks

Little Trip to Heaven
Performed by Tom Waits
Written by Tom Waits
Published by Jalma Music (ASCAP)
Administered by BMG Rights Management UK Ltd., a BMG Company
Licensed by arrangement with Lost Henry under exclusive license to Anti, Inc./Epitaph Europe BV.

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

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Supernova

Company Credits

Production Co:

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

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1