The Ginger Tree (1989)

TV Mini-Series  -  240 min  -  Drama
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In 1903, a young Scotswoman goes to join her diplomat fiancé in Manchuria. She marries him, and finds herself in a war zone... See full summary »

Directors:

Anthony Garner, Morimasa Matsumoto

Writers:

Christopher Hampton, Oswald Wynd (novel)

Stars:

Daisuke Ryû, Noriko Aida and Jean Badin
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Season:

1

Year:

1989
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Daisuke Ryû Daisuke Ryû ...
Count Kentaro Kurihama (4 episodes, 1989)
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Storyline

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. Written by Kathy Li  

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Plot Keywords:

Army | TV Mini-Series | World War Two | Japan | Mother Child Separation  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English | Japanese

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Also Known As:

El árbol del jengibre See more »

Filming Locations:

England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Hallet Street Productions, NHK See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | UK: (4 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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The first high-definition television drama to air in the United States. See more »