Silk (2007)
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.
Director: François Girard
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: September 14, 2007
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
Screenplay
- François Girard (Screenplay)
- Michael Golding (Screenplay)
- Alessandro Baricco (Novel)
Music: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Cinematography: Alain Dostie
Editing: Pia Di Ciaula
Production: Rhombus Media, Fandango, Bee Vine Pictures, Vice Versa Films
Country: Canada, Italy, Japan
Language: English, 日本語, Latin
Budget: $20M
Original Language: en
Keywords
japan, based on novel or book, silk, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silk about?
- 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.
- Who directed Silk?
- Silk was directed by François Girard.
- Who stars in Silk?
- Silk stars Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina, Koji Yakusho, Sei Ashina, Miki Nakatani.
- How long is Silk?
- Silk has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Silk?
- Silk is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Silk?
- Silk had a budget of $20M.
- Where was Silk produced?
- Silk was produced in Canada, Italy, Japan.