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.
Facts
Based on
Silk
Setting
Japan
Filming location
Japan
Production
Rhombus Media, Fandango, Bee Vine Pictures
Original language
English
Trailer
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Festival History
- Genie Awards 2008 generic
- Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 2008 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2007 generic
