French silkworm trader Hervé is married to the beautiful Hélène. When an outbreak of disease ravages European silkworms, Hervé must travel to Japan to retrieve healthy eggs. After a long journey, Hervé finally arrives at a village where he can buy them. He becomes infatuated with a young concubine and goes to great lengths to see her again. But, when war breaks out in Japan, the concubine flees, forcing Hervé to return home to his wife.
Top Cast
Keira Knightley as Hélène Joncour
Michael Pitt as Hervé Joncour
Alfred Molina as Baldabiou
Koji Yakusho as Hara Jubei
Sei Ashina as The Girl
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