Under the Hawthorn Tree
Originally released in 1998. Under the Hawthorn Tree is a feature film. directed by Bronagh Murphy.
Starring Liane Murphy, Chris Bollard, and Doireann Lawlor
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Liane Murphy
as Eily O'Driscoll
Chris Bollard
as Michael O'Driscoll
Doireann Lawlor
as Peggy O'Driscoll
Oisin Bourke
as Young Man at riot
Aine Brennan
as British Child (2)
Lorcan Brennan
as British Child (1)
Collette Browne
as Kitty Collins
Richie Burke
as Patsy Murphy
John Cleere
as School Master
Ger Cody
as Dan Collins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Young Irish Filmmakers
Frequently Asked Questions
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 re...
Who directed Under the Hawthorn Tree?
Under the Hawthorn Tree was directed by Bronagh Murphy.
How long is Under the Hawthorn Tree?
Under the Hawthorn Tree has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Under the Hawthorn Tree released?
Under the Hawthorn Tree was released on March 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Hawthorn Tree?
The main cast of Under the Hawthorn Tree includes Liane Murphy, Chris Bollard, Doireann Lawlor, Oisin Bourke, Aine Brennan.