The Milk of Sorrow(2009)
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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.
The Milk of Sorrow (2009) is a drama film directed by Claudia Llosa, released on February 13, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Magaly Solier, Susi Sánchez, Efraín Solís and Marino Ballón. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- Claudia Llosa
- Writers:
- Claudia Llosa
- Producers:
- Antonio Chavarrías, José María Morales, Claudia Llosa
- Cinematographer:
- Natasha Braier
- Composer:
- Selma Mutal
- Production:
- Paris Film Production
- Status:
- Released
The Milk of Sorrow (2009) Trailer
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The Milk of Sorrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Magaly Solier
as Fausta
Susi Sánchez
as Aída
- Efraín Solís
Efraín Solís
as Noé
- Marino Ballón
Marino Ballón
as Tío Lúcido
- Daniel Nuñez Duran
Daniel Nuñez Duran
Key crew
Directed by Claudia Llosa, written by Claudia Llosa, produced by Antonio Chavarrías, José María Morales and Claudia Llosa.
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The Milk of Sorrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 106 ratings.
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The Milk of Sorrow – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Milk of Sorrow?
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The main cast of The Milk of Sorrow (2009) includes Magaly Solier, Susi Sánchez, Efraín Solís, Marino Ballón and Daniel Nuñez Duran. The film was directed by Claudia Llosa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Milk of Sorrow released?
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The Milk of Sorrow was released on February 13, 2009 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Milk of Sorrow worth watching?
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The Milk of Sorrow (2009) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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