The Milk of Sorrow

Synopsis

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

Written by

Claudia Llosa

Music

Selma Mutal

Studio

Paris Film Production

Released

13 February 2009

Genres

Drama