

La teta asustada
- Drama
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 is a 2009 Peruvian drama film exploring the intergenerational trauma of violence through a rare, symbolic disease. Directed by Claudia Llosa, the film follows Fausta as she grapples with a condition transmitted through her mother's breast milk while confronting her mother's sudden death and her own future.
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The Milk of Sorrow (2009) | Trailer | Magaly Solier | Susi Sánchez | Efraín Solís | Claudia Llosa
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When was The Milk of Sorrow released?
The film was released on February 13, 2009.
What is the film about?
The Milk of Sorrow centers on Fausta, who suffers from a rare disease transmitted through breast milk from mothers who experienced abuse or rape during or after pregnancy. The story explores her struggle with this condition while she faces her mother's death and must decide her own path forward.
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