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.
Stars
Michael Pitt
Keira Knightley
Kôji Yakusho
Sei Ashina
Tony Vogel
Toni Bertorelli
Kenneth Welsh
Martha Burns
François Girard