Supernova

Supernova

Directed by Harry Macqueen

Produced by Quiddity Films, The Bureau

202094 min6.8 / 10

A tender yet sorrowful portrait of a long-term same-sex couple confronting mortality and the limits of love as dementia fractures their shared future.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Supernova sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Supernova violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Supernova one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.

  • Is Supernova scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does Supernova end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Supernova easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise26

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Supernova, and what each one shares →

Like Supernova

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Supernova

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Supernova, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Supernova, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Supernova, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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