Silk
2007, English. Directed by François Girard.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Silk
Silk isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- François GirardDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2007
- Country
- Canada, Italy, Japan
- Written by
- François Girard, Michael Golding
- Budget
- $20M
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Silk: quick answers
Is Silk worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 227 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Silk?
Silk runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Silk have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Silk. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Silk parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Silk is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Silk on?
Silk isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
What movies are like Silk?
If you liked Silk, try Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, Winter's Tale, Possession.
Who directed Silk?
Silk (2007) was directed by François Girard and stars Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina.