The Milk of Sorrow
La teta asustada
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.
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The Milk of Sorrow (2009) | Trailer | Magaly Solier | Susi Sánchez | Efraín Solís | Claudia LlosaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 27, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claudia Llosa
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudia Llosa
- Original Score
- Selma Mutal
- Original Title
- La teta asustada
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Quechua, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Paris Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claudia Llosa
Claudia Llosa
Selma Mutal
Natasha Braier
Frank Gutiérrez
José María Morales, Antonio Chavarrías, Claudia Llosa
Department Leadership Roster
Claudia Llosa
Director
Claudia Llosa
Screenplay
Natasha Braier
Director of Photography
Selma Mutal
Original Music Composer
Frank Gutiérrez
Editor
Ana Villanueva
Costume Design
José María Morales
Producer
Antonio Chavarrías
Producer
Claudia Llosa
Producer
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What is The Milk of Sorrow about?
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.
Who directed The Milk of Sorrow?
The Milk of Sorrow was directed by Claudia Llosa.
Who stars in The Milk of Sorrow?
The principal cast of The Milk of Sorrow includes Magaly Solier, Susi Sánchez, Efraín Solís, Marino Ballón, Daniel Nuñez Duran.
When was The Milk of Sorrow released and how long is it?
The Milk of Sorrow was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Milk of Sorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Milk of Sorrow was composed by Selma Mutal.