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Directed by: Claudia Llosa
Starring: Magaly Solier, Susi Sánchez, Efraín Solís, Marino Ballón, Daniel Nuñez Duran
Runtime: 94 min
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The Milk of Sorrow is a film about a woman suffering from a rare disease1. The film was directed by Claudia Llosa and won 16 awards3.
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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.
credit — The Milk of Sorrow (2009) is directed by Claudia Llosa.
award — The Milk of Sorrow (2009) awards (OMDb): Nominated for 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 6 nominations total
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.
