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The Milk of Sorrow

2009, Movie, 1h 34min

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.

Country: Peru,Spain

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Reviews

Critic David Parkinson

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...a sincere tribute to the women who endured rape, torture and violence during Peru’s traumatic past.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Catherine Shoard

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This Peruvian lament examining how distress passes down the generations is subtle and wonderfully moving...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Frederik Asschenfeldt Vandrup

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Den peruvianske instruktør Claudia Llosa (...) demonstrerer hun til fulde [har] både filmisk konsekvens og samtidig relevans...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Lisa Olsson

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Redan vid första scenen när mamman sjunger detaljerat om övergreppen mot henne känner man sig illa till mods.

Read full review at Moviezine

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The Milk of Sorrow tells the story of Fausta, a young Peruvian woman living with a rare disease transmitted through her mother's breast milk, which has left her with a deep-seated fear of men and rape. After her mother's sudden death, Fausta must confront her fears and the harsh realities of her life, including the potato she has placed in her vagina as a protective measure. As she navigates her new life, Fausta finds solace in her talent for songwriting and an unexpected friendship with a wealthy pianist. But when her mother's funeral approaches, Fausta must make a difficult decision: to undergo surgery to remove the potato and face her fears once and for all, or to continue living in fear and isolation. The film is a powerful exploration of trauma, fear, and resilience, set against the backdrop of Peru's troubled history.

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