# The Milk of Sorrow (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-milk-of-sorrow-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 70% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Claudia Llosa |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 94 min |
| Festival premiere | Berlinale 2009 (Golden Bear) |

## Quick answer

The Milk of Sorrow (2009) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Milk of Sorrow — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2009. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Critics and audiences diverge (90% critic vs 70% audience). Metascore 80/100. Directed by Claudia Llosa.

## Critics consensus

The Milk of Sorrow — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2009. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## 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.

## Cast

Magaly Solier, Susi Sánchez, Efraín Solís, Marino Ballón, Daniel Nuñez Duran

## Accolades

Premiered at Berlinale 2009, where it won the Golden Bear.

## Common questions

**Is The Milk of Sorrow worth watching?**
The Milk of Sorrow holds a 75% Celluloid Score. The Milk of Sorrow — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2009. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**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 (2009) was directed by Claudia Llosa.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Milk of Sorrow?**
75% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 70%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 6.7/10.

**Where can I watch The Milk of Sorrow?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Milk of Sorrow page for current options.

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