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‘Onwards And Sideways’ Team Rhys Ifans, Laura Linney & John Madden On Making A Parkinson’s Story That Finds Laughter & Love In The Unexpected — Toronto

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What happened

When Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney boarded Onwards and Sideways, John Madden’s latest feature about two characters whose lives are turned upside down when they are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the burden of responsibility was heavy.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deadline and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:47:20 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  2. ‘Onwards And Sideways’ Team Rhys Ifans, Laura Linney & John Madden On Making A Parkinson’s Story That Finds Laughter & Love In The Unexpected — Toronto

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