Under the Hawthorn Tree (1998): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, Under the Hawthorn Tree is a notable film directed by Bronagh Murphy, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Ireland, 1845, and the potato crop has failed, bringing terrible hunger and plague. Everywhere people are dying or emigrating. The family of young Eily, Michael and Peggy, around whom this story revolves, does not escape. Their baby sister dies and is buried under a hawthorn tree. Their mother leaves them alone to go in search of their father. The children are determined to avoid certain death in the workhouse, where the poor are sent. So they set off on the dangerous journey across Ireland to find their great-aunts, Nano and Lena, whom they have only heard about in their mother’s stories.
Who’s in it. Under the Hawthorn Tree stars Liane Murphy as Eily O'Driscoll, Chris Bollard as Michael O'Driscoll, Doireann Lawlor as Peggy O'Driscoll and Oisin Bourke as Young Man at riot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Under the Hawthorn Tree has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Hawthorn Tree page.
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- Where can I watch Under the Hawthorn Tree (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under the Hawthorn Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under the Hawthorn Tree worth watching?
- Under the Hawthorn Tree holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Under the Hawthorn Tree?
- Under the Hawthorn Tree stars Liane Murphy, Chris Bollard, Doireann Lawlor, Oisin Bourke and Aine Brennan.
- When was Under the Hawthorn Tree released?
- Under the Hawthorn Tree was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.