Silk(2007)
Come Back, or I Shall Die...
Silk Synopsis
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 (2007) is a drama and romance film directed by François Girard, released on September 14, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina and Koji Yakusho. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 225 ratings.
- Director:
- François Girard
- Writers:
- François Girard, Michael Golding, Alessandro Baricco
- Producers:
- Nadine Luque, Niv Fichman, Domenico Procacci
- Cinematographer:
- Alain Dostie
- Composer:
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Production:
- Rhombus Media, Fandango, Bee Vine Pictures, Vice Versa Films
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Silk (2007) Trailer
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Silk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keira Knightley
as Hélène Joncour
Michael Pitt
as Hervé Joncour
Alfred Molina
as Baldabiou
Koji Yakusho
as Hara Jubei
Sei Ashina
as The Girl
Miki Nakatani
as Madame Blanche
Kenneth Welsh
as Mayor Joncour
Callum Keith Rennie
as Schuyler
Mark Rendall
as Ludovic Berbek
Martha Burns
as Mme. Joncour
Naoko Watanabe
as Japanese Girl
Tony Vogel
as Café Verdun Man #1
Key crew
Directed by François Girard, written by François Girard, Michael Golding and Alessandro Baricco, produced by Nadine Luque, Niv Fichman and Domenico Procacci.
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Silk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 225 ratings.
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Silk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Silk online?
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Silk (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Silk?
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The main cast of Silk (2007) includes Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina, Koji Yakusho and Sei Ashina. The film was directed by François Girard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Silk released?
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Silk was released on September 14, 2007 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Silk worth watching?
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Silk (2007) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 225 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Silk?
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Yes. The official Silk trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.