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The Ginger Tree

A Scottish woman's 1903 journey to Manchuria to marry her diplomat fiancé turns into a tale of war, betrayal, and forbidden love as she finds herself torn between her husband's infidelity and a deepening connection with a married Japanese nobleman.

A Scottish woman ventures to Manchuria in 1903 to join her diplomat fiancé, only to discover herself in the midst of war after marrying him. As she struggles with feelings of discontent, she develops a deep affection for Count Kentaro Kurihama, who is already married. Despite the obstacles and social exclusion she faces as a Western woman in Japanese society, she forges a new path for herself.

Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Nov 25, 1989

Mary Mackenzie embarks on a perilous journey to Manchuria, abandoning her lif...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: Dec 2, 1989

A woman's life is turned upside down when she falls deeply in love with a Jap...

Episode 3

3.

Aired: Dec 9, 1989

Mary's son vanishes into thin air as her estranged husband's dark forces inte...

Episode 4

4.

Aired: Dec 16, 1989

War is looming in Asia, threatening to jeopardize Mary's Japanese business in...

Info about The Ginger Tree

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama