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The Milk of Sorrow

  • February 13, 2009
  • 94 min.
  • Drama
  • Peru
  • Spain
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.

Original title: La teta asustada

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Academy Awards #82 - 2010

Award People Status
Best International Feature Film Claudia Llosa

Goya Awards #24 - 2010

Award People Status
Best Ibero-American Film