

Shades of Silk
Ombres de soie
Synopsis
Set in 1935 Shanghai, the film follows two former schoolgirl friends whose relationship evolves past platonic bonds, exploring the tension between their desire for social stability and a deeper, more complex emotional connection.
Top Cast
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Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Stephen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Stephen
- Original Score
- Alain Leroux
- Original Title
- Ombres de soie
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, French
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Stephen
Mary Stephen
Alain Leroux
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Stephen
Director
Mary Stephen
Writer
Alain Leroux
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shades of Silk.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shades of Silk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shades of Silk about?
Set in 1935 Shanghai, the film follows two former schoolgirl friends whose relationship evolves past platonic bonds, exploring the tension between their desire for social stability and a deeper, more complex emotional connection.
Who directed Shades of Silk?
Shades of Silk was directed by Mary Stephen.
Who stars in Shades of Silk?
The principal cast of Shades of Silk includes Isabelle Beers, Alexandria Brouwer, John Cressey, Ann Martin, Mary Stephen.
When was Shades of Silk released and how long is it?
Shades of Silk was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Shades of Silk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shades of Silk was composed by Alain Leroux.
