Silk

The story of a married silkworm merchant-turned-smuggler in 19th century France traveling to Japan for his town's supply of silkworms after a disease wipes out their African supply. During his stay in Japan, he becomes obsessed with the concubine of a local baron.

Director: François Girard

Cast:Michael Pitt , Keira Knightley , Kôji Yakusho , Sei Ashina , Tony Vogel , Toni Bertorelli , Kenneth Welsh , Martha Burns , Alfred Molina , Michael Golding , Carlo Cecchi , Chiara Stampone , Marc Fiorini , Alexander Brooks , Tôru Tezuka , Hiroya Morita , Akinori Andô , Jun Kunimura