Silk
- Drama
- Romance
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.
Silk is a 2007 drama-romance film about a French silkworm trader who travels to Japan during an epidemic and becomes entangled in a passionate affair with a young concubine. Directed by François Girard, the film explores themes of desire, duty, and the collision of cultures across continents. It has been available to stream and purchase since its theatrical release.
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Keira KnightleyHélène Joncour
Michael PittHervé Joncour
Alfred MolinaBaldabiou
Koji YakushoHara Jubei
Sei AshinaThe Girl
Miki NakataniMadame Blanche
Kenneth WelshMayor Joncour
Callum Keith RennieSchuyler
Mark RendallLudovic Berbek
Martha BurnsMme. Joncour
Naoko WatanabeJapanese Girl
Tony VogelCafé Verdun Man #1- Hiroya MoritaJapanese Elder #1
- Hiroshi OhguchiJapanese Elder #2
Toru TezukaJapanese Guide
Trailer
Silk (2007) trailer
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Silk — frequently asked
When was Silk released?
Silk was released on September 14, 2007.
What is Silk about?
The film follows Hervé, a French silk trader whose journey to Japan to source healthy silkworm eggs during a European epidemic leads him to fall in love with a young concubine, creating a conflict between passion and his obligations back home.
Who directed Silk?
Silk was directed by François Girard, a Canadian filmmaker known for blending historical drama with intimate character studies.
Where can I watch Silk?
Silk is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers for purchase or rental; availability varies by region and streaming service.
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