Silk(2007)
Come Back, or I Shall Die...
Synopsis
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.
Directed by François Girard
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Cast
Keira Knightley
Hélène Joncour
Michael Pitt
Hervé Joncour
Alfred Molina
Baldabiou
Koji Yakusho
Hara Jubei
Sei Ashina
The Girl
Miki Nakatani
Madame Blanche
Kenneth Welsh
Mayor Joncour
Callum Keith Rennie
Schuyler
Mark Rendall
Ludovic Berbek
Martha Burns
Mme. Joncour
Naoko Watanabe
Japanese Girl
Tony Vogel
Café Verdun Man #1
Hiroya Morita
Japanese Elder #1
Hiroshi Ohguchi
Japanese Elder #2
Toru Tezuka
Japanese Guide
Akinori Ando
Ronin
Jun Kunimura
Umon
Kanata Hongo
Japanese Boy
Silk — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Silk?+
Silk is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Silk come out?+
Silk was released in 2007.
How long is Silk?+
Silk runs for 107 minutes (1 hour and 47 minutes).
Who directed Silk?+
Silk was directed by François Girard.
Who stars in Silk?+
Silk stars Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina, Koji Yakusho and Sei Ashina.
Is Silk worth watching?+
Silk holds a 5.8/10 rating from 226 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and romance.
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