Silk (2007)
Director:
François Girard
Genre:
Drama, Romance
Country:
Canada, France, Italy, UK, Japan
Time:
107 min.
Cast:
Sei Ashina, Michael Pitt, Tony Vogel, Toni Bertorelli, Keira Knightley, Kenneth Welsh, Martha Burns, Alfred Molina, Michael Golding, Carlo Cecchi
Plot:
The story of a married silkworm merchant-turned-smuggler in 19th century France traveling to Japan for his town's supply of silkworms after a disease wipes out their African supply. During his stay in Japan, he becomes obsessed with the concubine of a local baron.
Keywords:
Silkworm, Travel, Japan, Concubine, 19th Century
Movie rating:
- 5.8 / 10
My rating:
6 / 10