Silk (2007) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Francois Girard's adaptation of Alessandro Baricco's novel Silk stars Michael Pitt as a young Frenchman who travels to Japan at the request of a wealthy silkworm magnate who asks him to smuggle back some new worms. The mission succeeds, and this allows the man to live in great comfort with his wife (Keira Knightley). After a few years, they are unable to conceive a child, a situation that leads to the man taking on a lover during his subsequent visits to Japan. - Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
09/14/2007
DVD Release Date:
02/26/2008
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for sexuality and nudity.
Run Time:
109 min.
Distributor(s):
Picturehouse
Director(s):
Themes:
Forbidden Love
Tone:
Atmospheric, Bittersweet, Passionate, Stirring
Keywords:
Japan, forbidden-love, merchant, silk
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (09-14-2007)
Language:
English,Japanese
Status:
DVD
