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Silk

A French merchant, formerly involved in silkworm smuggling, embarks on a perilous journey to Japan to obtain silkworms for his town's textile industry after a deadly disease devastates their African supply, and he becomes captivated by Japanese culture.

In 19th Century France, a married silkworm smuggler named Herve Joncour travels to Japan to collect his illegal cargo. During his trip, he falls deeply in love with a stunning Japanese woman, a baron's concubine, despite their language barrier. They exchange passionate letters until war breaks out, but their love remains strong. Meanwhile, Herve's wife Helene grows suspicious of his infidelity.

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Info about Silk

Studio(s): Rhombus Media, Fandango

Originally Released: United States, Sep 14, 2007

Production Countries: Canada, Italy, Japan

Box Office Gross: $7,551,009.00

Budget: $20,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Romance

Silk: Where to Watch Online in United Kingdom?

At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "Silk" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: BFI Player. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Silk" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, Sky Store.