Silk

2007 1h 47m ★5.8

Silk

“Come Back, or I Shall Die...”

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.

Release Date September 14, 2007
Runtime 1h 47m
Country Canada, Italy, Japan
Language English
Director François Girard
Category Drama, Romance
Rating 5.8 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 2007
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