Silk (2007)

Directed by:
François Girard

Written by:
Alessandro Baricco
François Girard
Michael Golding

Plot:
In the mid 19th century, a silkworm merchant travels from France to Japan to locate silkworm eggs that are uncontaminated by the epidemic that threatens Europe's silk supply. The merchant falls in love with the occidental concubine of a Japanese baron, though he has a loyal and doting wife awaiting his return.

Genres: Drama / History / Romance
Countries: Canada / France / Italy / Japan / United Kingdom
Languages: English / Japanese
Runtime: 110

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Cast:

Alfred Molina... Baldabiou

Kenneth Welsh... Mayor Joncour

Keira Knightley... Hélène Joncour

Michael Pitt... Hervé Joncour

Callum Keith Rennie... Schuyler

Tony Vogel... Café Verdun Man #1

Toni Bertorelli... Verdun

Kôji Yakusho... Hara Jubei

Carlo Cecchi... Priest

Taro Suwa... Japanese Trader #2

Katy Louise Saunders... Brothel Hostess

Chiara Stampone... Béatrice Berbek