japan,based on novel or book,silk,19th century

Silk (2007)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
François Girard
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    Hélène Joncour Keira Knightley
  • Profile picture of Michael Pitt
    Hervé Joncour Michael Pitt
  • Profile picture of Alfred Molina
    Baldabiou Alfred Molina
  • Profile picture of Koji Yakusho
    Hara Jubei Koji Yakusho
  • Profile picture of Sei Ashina
    The Girl Sei Ashina
  • Profile picture of Miki Nakatani
    Madame Blanche Miki Nakatani
  • Profile picture of Kenneth Welsh
    Mayor Joncour Kenneth Welsh
  • Profile picture of Callum Keith Rennie
    Schuyler Callum Keith Rennie

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Keywords

  • japan
  • based on novel or book
  • silk
  • 19th century