Under the Hawthorn Tree (1998)
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.
Director: Bronagh Murphy, Siobhan Lyons
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 1, 1998
Cast
- Liane Murphy - Eily O'Driscoll
- Chris Bollard - Michael O'Driscoll
- Doireann Lawlor - Peggy O'Driscoll
- Oisin Bourke - Young Man at riot
- Aine Brennan - British Child (2)
- Lorcan Brennan - British Child (1)
- Collette Browne - Kitty Collins
- Richie Burke - Patsy Murphy
- John Cleere - School Master
- Ger Cody - Dan Collins
Screenplay
Music: Gregory Magee
Production: Young Irish Filmmakers
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, irish great potato famine (1845-52)
More Films by Director: Bronagh Murphy, Siobhan Lyons
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 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.
- Who directed Under the Hawthorn Tree?
- Under the Hawthorn Tree was directed by Bronagh Murphy, Siobhan Lyons.
- Who stars in Under the Hawthorn Tree?
- Under the Hawthorn Tree stars Liane Murphy, Chris Bollard, Doireann Lawlor, Oisin Bourke, Aine Brennan, Lorcan Brennan.
- How long is Under the Hawthorn Tree?
- Under the Hawthorn Tree has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Where was Under the Hawthorn Tree produced?
- Under the Hawthorn Tree was produced in Ireland.