Silk Backdrop

Silk

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.

No streaming info available.

Where to Rent

  • Apple TV Store
  • Amazon Video
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube

Where to Buy

  • Apple TV Store
  • Amazon Video
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube

Would I like this?

Box Office

Budget: $20,000,000
Revenue: N/A

Verdict: Unknown

Trailer

Crew

Directors

> François Girard (Director)
> Alain Dostie (Director of Photography)

Writers

> François Girard (Screenplay)
> Michael Golding (Screenplay)
> Alessandro Baricco (Novel)