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Silk (2007)

Silk (2007)

Drama Romance

Come Back, or I Shall Die...

Release Date: 2007, September 14
Directors: François Girard
Countries: Canada, Italy, Japan
Production: Rhombus Media, Fandango, Bee Vine Pictures, Vice Versa Films
Cast: Alfred Molina, Toni Bertorelli, Callum Keith Rennie, Keira Knightley, Koji Yakusho, Tony Vogel, Jun Kunimura, Francesco Carnelutti, Leslie Csuth, Toru Tezuka, Tarō Suwa, Michael Pitt

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

based on novel or book 19th century japan silk