5.8Silk · 2007
Silk (2007) is a Drama / Romance film directed by François Girard, starring Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina.
DramaRomance
5.8Overview
French silkworm trader Hervé is married to the beautiful Hélène. When an outbreak of disease ravages European silkworms, Hervé must travel to Japan to retrieve healthy eggs. After a long journey, Hervé finally arrives at a village where he can buy them. He becomes infatuated with a young concubine and goes to great lengths to see her again. But, when war breaks out in Japan, the concubine flees, forcing Hervé to return home to his wife.
Cast
Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina, Koji Yakusho, Sei Ashina, Miki Nakatani, Kenneth Welsh, Callum Keith Rennie
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What is "Silk" about?
French silkworm trader Hervé is married to the beautiful Hélène. When an outbreak of disease ravages European silkworms, Hervé must travel to Japan to retrieve healthy eggs. After a long journey, Hervé finally arrives at a village where he can buy them. He becomes infatuated with a young concubine and goes to great lengths to see her again. But, when war breaks out in Japan, the concubine flees, forcing Hervé to return home to his wife.
When was "Silk" released?
Silk was released in 2007.
Who stars in "Silk"?
The cast includes Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina, Koji Yakusho.
