About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
2007
Runtime
1h 47m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.8/10
Votes
223
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$20.0M
Cast
japan
based on novel or book
silk
19th century
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Questions about Silk
How long is Silk?
Silk has a runtime of 1h 47m (1 hour and 47 minutes).
Who directed Silk?
Silk was directed by François Girard and released in 2007.
What genre is Silk?
Silk is a Drama, Romance film (2007).
Who stars in Silk?
The cast of Silk includes Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina, Koji Yakusho, Sei Ashina.
What is the TMDB rating for Silk?
Silk has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 223 votes.
