The Ginger Tree

– In 1903, a young Scotswoman goes to join her diplomat fiancé in Manchuria. She marries him, and fin..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
8.20 / 10
Duration:
4 Hours
Release Year:
1989
The Ginger Tree (1989)

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.

Styles:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
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Genre:
Release Date:

26 Nov 1989

Language:

English, Japanese

Main Actors:

Samantha Bond, Daisuke Ryû, Fumi Dan, Joanna McCallum

Plot:

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.

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.4/10