David Farnor | On 22, Sep 2020

Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci star in Supernova, which screens at this year’s London Film Festival before heading to UK cinemas, and a new trailer gives us a first look at what promises to be a real tearjerker.

It is deep autumn and Sam and Tusker, partners of twenty years, are on holiday. They are travelling across England in their old camper van visiting friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker was diagnosed with young-onset dementia two years ago their lives have had to change. Jobs have been given up and plans put on hold. Their time together is now the most important thing they have.

As the trip progresses however, their individual ideas for their future begin to collide. Secrets are uncovered, private plans unravel and their love for each other is tested like never before. Ultimately, they must confront the question of what it means to love one another in the face of Tusker’s irreparable illness.

Written and directed by Harry Macqueen (Hinterland), and from the award-winning producers of 45 Years, Supernova will have its UK premiere at the London Film Festival on 11th October, when it will screen in cinemas and also be available to stream on BFI Player. For more on how the festival will work, click here – or head this way for our guide to what to watch at the fest, including Supernova.

Supernova will later be released in cinemas on 27th November. Here’s the trailer – have tissues at the ready.

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