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Under the Hawthorn Tree

7.820101h 53mMovieDramaRomance

The daughter of a right-winger, schoolgirl Jing Qiu is sent to the countryside for reeducation, and tasked to help write a textbook. There she meets Lao San, a young soldier with a bright future ahead. Despite the class divide and parental disapproval, romance blooms against turbulent times.

DirectorZhang Yimou
WritersYin Lichuan·Gu Xiaobai
ProducersBian Tiejun·Huayi Cao

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Zhang Yimou

ZDZhou Dongyu
Zhou Dongyu
Jing
SDShawn Dou
Shawn Dou
Sun
XMXi Meijuan
Xi Meijuan
Jing's Mother
LXLi Xuejian
Li Xuejian
Mr.Zhang
CTCheng Taishen
Cheng Taishen
Mr.Luo
SRSa Rina
Sa Rina
Auntie
LLLü Liping
Lü Liping
Wei's Mother
JRJiang Ruijia
Jiang Ruijia
Wei
YXYu Xinbo
Yu Xinbo
Lin
YXYi Xinyun
Yi Xinyun
Fang
SHSun Haiying
Sun Haiying
Sun's Father
WJWang Jinsong
Wang Jinsong
Director Li

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Under the Hawthorn Tree — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Under the Hawthorn Tree?

Under the Hawthorn Tree is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Under the Hawthorn Tree on Netflix?

No, Under the Hawthorn Tree is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is Under the Hawthorn Tree on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Under the Hawthorn Tree isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch Under the Hawthorn Tree for free?

Under the Hawthorn Tree is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.