Supernova ★★★★
This story is a moving tale of two people deeply in love but faced with a bitter fight against a terrible disease called Dementia.
Sam and Tusker have been together for twenty years. Although it seems they have already lived a good life together, the plan was to spend more time with each other; however, it was unlikely to happen.
Supernova is a film that takes you into an intimate space inside the life of a profoundly connected couple struggling with one of life’s greatest misfortune. Naturally, this movie reminds me of the French film Amour, both stories are about the challenges of Dementia to married couples and their family. Both equally compelling and powerful.
Despite the heaviness, this film lets you see how beautiful love is in many forms. Especially when there are so many feelings, there are less and fewer words. These moments are challenging to translate, yet this film did excellently.
A beautiful portrayal and storytelling, it will make your heart sink. It is so up close it’s heartbreaking because, in the end, you become part of Sam and Tusker’s life. Eventually asking yourself if you’ll make the same decision as they did.