The Ginger Tree

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.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	The Ginger Tree
First Air Date	November 26, 1989
Last Air Date	December 17, 1989
Seasons	1
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	50min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies	BBC
Networks	BBC One

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Episode 4

Although resigned to never finding her son, Mary has remained in Japan and is now an extremely successful businesswoman. But with war brewing in Asia, Mary finds her position as a foreigner growing increasingly difficult. Mary receives a visit from Isabelle de Chamonpierre who tries to persuade her to return to Europe.

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