Under the Hawthorn Tree (1998)
Plot — What is Under the Hawthorn Tree 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1998 |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 1 votes) |
Under the Hawthorn Tree — FAQ
Is Under the Hawthorn Tree worth watching? Under the Hawthorn Tree holds a 7.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. 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
Who directed Under the Hawthorn Tree? Directed by Bronagh Murphy.
Who is in the cast of Under the Hawthorn Tree? It stars Liane Murphy, Chris Bollard, Doireann Lawlor, Ger Cody, Collette Browne, Brendan Corcoran and more.
Where can I stream Under the Hawthorn Tree? Streaming availability for Under the Hawthorn Tree is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Under the Hawthorn Tree release? It released in 1998.