The Ginger Tree (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 1989, The Ginger Tree is a drama series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Ginger Tree stars Samantha Bond as Mary MacKenzie, Daisuke Ryū as Count Kentaro Kurihama, Fumi Dan as Baroness Aiko Onnodera and Joanna McCallum as Alicia Bassett-Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Ginger Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ginger Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ginger Tree tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ginger Tree (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ginger Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ginger Tree worth watching?
- The Ginger Tree holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ginger Tree?
- The Ginger Tree stars Samantha Bond, Daisuke Ryū, Fumi Dan, Joanna McCallum and Adrian Rawlins.
- When was The Ginger Tree released?
- The Ginger Tree was released in 1989.