The Milk of Sorrow

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-02-13

Languages:

Spanish, Quechua

Countries:

Spain, Peru

Runtime:

94 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (5208 Reviews)

Director:

Claudia Llosa

Genres:

Drama Music

Cast:

Magaly Solier Susi Sènchez Efraèn Solès Bèrbara Lazèn

Writer:

Claudia Llosa

Fullplot:

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.

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