The Ginger Tree
Series Overview
In 1903, a young Scotswoman goes to join her diplomat fiancé in Manchuria. She marries him, and finds herself in a war zone. Disenchanted with her husband, she falls in love with a married Japanese nobleman, Count Kentaro Kurihama, and bears him a son. She carves out a life for herself in Japanese society, despite the hardships and ostracism she faces as both a Westerner and a woman.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
50 min per episode
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Sun, Nov 26, 1989
Christopher HamptonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4”
Although resigned to never finding her son, Mary has remained in Japan and is now an extremely successful businesswoman. But with war brewing in Asia, Mary finds her position as a foreigner growing increasingly difficult. Mary receives a visit from Isabelle de Chamonpierre who tries to persuade her to return to Europe.
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The Ginger Tree - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-13
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Hampton
Oswald Wynd, Colin Ludlow
Dominic Muldowney
Ron Green
Stan Pow
Timothy Ironside-Wood, Alan Shallcross, Naonori Kawamura, Marilyn Hall, Rebecca Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Ironside-Wood
Producer
Stan Pow
Editor
Dominic Muldowney
Original Music Composer
Ron Green
Director of Photography
Michael Young
Production Design
Michael Burdle
Costume Design
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is The Ginger Tree about?
In 1903, a young Scotswoman goes to join her diplomat fiancé in Manchuria. She marries him, and finds herself in a war zone. Disenchanted with her husband, she falls in love with a married Japanese nobleman, Count Kentaro Kurihama, and bears him a son. She carves out a life for herself in Japanese society, despite the hardships and ostracism she faces as both a Westerner and a woman.
How many seasons does The Ginger Tree have?
The Ginger Tree comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Ginger Tree?
Key cast members in The Ginger Tree include Samantha Bond, Daisuke Ryū.
Who created or directed The Ginger Tree?
The Ginger Tree was developed and directed by Christopher Hampton.