Who is Helene Joncour in Silk?

Keira Knightley plays Helene Joncour in the film.

In the mid 19th century, a silkworm merchant travels from France to Japan to locate silkworm eggs that are uncontaminated by the epidemic that threatens Europe's silk supply. The merchant falls in love with the occidental concubine of a Japanese baron, though he has a loyal and doting wife awaiting his return.

Silk

Name: Silk
Genre: Art House/Foreign,Drama
Released: 2007-09-14
Duration: 110
Rating: 29

R 1 hr 50 min

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How long is Silk?: Silk is 1 hr 50 min long.

Who directed Silk?: François Girard

Who is Helene Joncour in Silk?: Keira Knightley plays Helene Joncour in the film.

What is Silk about?: In the mid 19th century, a silkworm merchant travels from France to Japan to locate silkworm eggs that are uncontaminated by the epidemic that threatens Europe's silk supply. The merchant falls in love with the occidental concubine of a Japanese baron, though he has a loyal and doting wife awaiting his return.