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.

Summary Details
DistributorPlayArte Pictures
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Opening$22,037
9 theaters
Release DateMar 28, 2008
MPAAR
Running Time1 hr 47 min
GenresDrama Romance
In Release279 days/39 weeks
Widest Release9 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Mar 27-3027$22,037-9-$2,448$22,0371
Apr 3-635$11,227-49.1%8-1$1,403$40,0972
Apr 10-1348$4,562-59.4%6-2$760$48,5573
Apr 17-2037$9,103+99.5%8+2$1,137$66,7834
Apr 24-2749$3,928-56.8%9+1$436$74,2295
May 1-468$899-77.1%2-7$449$77,6556
May 8-1133$4,583+409.8%5+3$916$81,9917
May 15-1829$4,989+8.9%1-4$4,989$89,7908
May 22-2552$941-81.1%3+2$313$93,1429
Jun 5-848$801-1-$801$97,98711