But When We Dance

Name: But When We Dance
Director: John Madden
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Laura Linney, Rhys Ifans

Director: John Madden

Cast: Laura Linney, Rhys Ifans

Runtime90 min

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Set and filmed in North Norfolk, Rhys plays Tony Evans, the deputy head of a local primary school. Laura stars as Emma Dretzin, a pianist, composer and single mother of two daughters. Neither knows the other until a startling encounter changes the course of their lives: on the same morning, they are both confronted with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker John Madden, 'But When We Dance' is a poignant, genre-blending drama that explores the challenges of living with Parkinson's disease through the emotional performances of lead actors Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans. This unique character-driven story set in the serene Norfolk countryside offers a fresh perspective on illness, relationships, and finding joy in the midst of adversity.