Supernova is a 2020 British romantic drama film written and directed by Harry Macqueen. The film stars Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci.
Supernova had its world premiere at the 68th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 22 September 2020 and was released in the United States on 29 January 2021, by Bleecker Street, and in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2021, by StudioCanal.
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Sam and Tusker, romantic partners for 20 years and amateur astronomers, undertake a road trip in a campervan across England to the Lake District, to visit some of their favourite spots and for a reunion with friends and family.
Tusker has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, with his progressing illness putting a strain on their relationship. He is in the middle of writing a book, but is struggling with it, refusing to show it to Sam. Sam is a pianist/composer preparing for what he says will be his final piano concert.
On the way they have a scare when, as Sam is buying a few things for them to eat in a shop, Tusker takes their dog for a walk without his mobile. He gets disoriented, but luckily Sam manages to find them. Shaken up by the experience, Sam tries to hide from Tusker how much it affected him.
