Supernova

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. As the trip progresses, however, their ideas for the future clash, secrets come out, and their love for each other is tested as never before. Ultimately, they must confront the question of what it means to love one another in the face of Tusker’s illness.

Cast

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

as Sam

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

as Tusker

Peter MacQueen

Peter MacQueen

as Clive

Pippa Haywood

Pippa Haywood

as Lilly

Nina Marlin

Nina Marlin

as Charlotte

Ian Drysdale

Ian Drysdale

as Paul

Lori Campbell

Lori Campbell

as Lola

Sarah Woodward

Sarah Woodward

as Sue

James Dreyfus

James Dreyfus

as Tim

Halema Hussain

Halema Hussain

as Shop Assistant

Reviews

Peter McGinn

This is one of those quiet movies that tells a simple core of a story mostly through dialogue and facial expressions, the kind of movie that drives some viewers crazy, running for the exits complaining that nothing happens. I saw criticism somewhere because two straight actors were cast for the ...

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

It’s been said that life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans, and such is the story of partners Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci). The two men are taking a road trip through the English countryside, visiting friends, family, and special places from their past. The two remi...

SWITCH.

For a film riding its simplicity this hard, 'Supernova' is still a worthy and patient portrait of every couple's worst nightmare. It serves as a reminder to hold the ones you love tight, in an experience designed to make your heart swell before shattering it completely. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashl...

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