The Milk of Sorrow (2009)

The Milk of Sorrow (2009) poster

Fausta is suffering from a rare disease called the Milk of Sorrow, which is transmitted through the breast milk of pregnant women who were abused or raped during or soon after pregnancy. While living in constant fear and confusion due to this disease, she must face the sudden death of her mother. She chooses to take drastic measures to not follow in her mother's footsteps.

Director: Claudia Llosa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Selma Mutal
Cinematography: Natasha Braier
Editing: Frank Gutiérrez
Production: Paris Film Production
Country: Spain, Peru
Language: Quechua, Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

loss of loved one, pregnancy, rape victim, illness, woman director

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Milk of Sorrow about?
Fausta is suffering from a rare disease called the Milk of Sorrow, which is transmitted through the breast milk of pregnant women who were abused or raped during or soon after pregnancy. While living in constant fear and confusion due to this disease, she must face the sudden death of her mother. She chooses to take drastic measures to not follow in her mother's footsteps.
Who directed The Milk of Sorrow?
The Milk of Sorrow was directed by Claudia Llosa.
Who stars in The Milk of Sorrow?
The Milk of Sorrow stars Magaly Solier, Susi Sánchez, Efraín Solís, Marino Ballón, Daniel Nuñez Duran.
How long is The Milk of Sorrow?
The Milk of Sorrow has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Milk of Sorrow?
The Milk of Sorrow is a Drama film.
Where was The Milk of Sorrow produced?
The Milk of Sorrow was produced in Spain, Peru.
What are the themes of The Milk of Sorrow?
The themes of The Milk of Sorrow include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.