TV series
The Ginger Tree
1989, English, on BBC One. Created by Christopher Hampton.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part 4
Aired 17 December 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Christopher HamptonCreator
- Samantha BondMary MacKenzie · 4 ep
- Daisuke RyūCount Kentaro Kurihama · 4 ep
- Fumi DanBaroness Aiko Onnodera · 3 ep
- Joanna McCallumAlicia Bassett-Hill · 3 ep
- Adrian RawlinsCaptain Richard Collingsworth · 2 ep
- Nicholas Le PrevostSir Claude MacDonald · 2 ep
- Cécile PaoliIsabelle de Chamonpierre · 2 ep
- Noriko AidaMisao · 2 ep
- Shigeru MuroiMinagawa · 2 ep
- Mari ShiratoCountess Kurihama · 2 ep
- Carol StarksMargaret Blair · 1 ep
- Nicholas FarrellFather Anthony · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 November 1989
- Last aired
- 17 December 1989
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of The Ginger Tree are there?
The Ginger Tree has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Ginger Tree finished?
Yes. The Ginger Tree ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Ginger Tree suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Ginger Tree?
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Who created The Ginger Tree?
The Ginger Tree was created by Christopher Hampton and stars Samantha Bond, Daisuke Ryū, Fumi Dan.