The Milk of Sorrow (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Milk of Sorrow is a 2010 music drama directed by Claudia Llosa. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Claudia Llosa
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Olive Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Milk of Sorrow About?
The premise of The Milk of Sorrow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by Peru's turbulent history, Fausta struggles with the loss of her mother and the unsettling truths about her own life. She discovers a deeply personal and shocking way she has dealt with past trauma, forcing her to confront painful memories and secrets. The film explores themes of fear, liberation, and the difficult journey toward healing and self-discovery.
The Director of The Milk of Sorrow
Directed by Claudia Llosa.
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Director Claudia Llosa
More from Claudia Llosa
More films directed by Claudia Llosa, best-rated first: Fever Dream, Aloft, Loxoro and Madeinusa.
The Milk of Sorrow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Milk of Sorrow 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Milk of Sorrow Plot Summary
What happens in The Milk of Sorrow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An elderly woman serenades the world with a poignant song as she lies on her deathbed, recounting a harrowing tale of her own assault and the tragic loss of her husband. As she finishes her last note, she drifts away peacefully beside her daughter, Fausta (Magaly Solier).
Growing up ensconced in the haunting stories of Peru’s internal conflict, which pitted the guerrilla group Sendero Luminoso against the government, Fausta has developed an overwhelming fear of men and the threat of rape. In a desperate attempt to shield herself, she has resorted to placing a potato inside her vagina, which, despite affecting her health, she adamantly refuses to have removed by medical professionals.
Full summary
The whole story of The Milk of Sorrow, scene by scene
The Milk of Sorrow Box Office
The Milk of Sorrow grossed $1.6 million worldwide. $10,462 came from the US and Canada and $1.5 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.6M
- US & Canada
- $10.5K
- International
- $1.5M
The Milk of Sorrow Awards & Nominations
The Milk of Sorrow was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
The Milk of Sorrow Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Milk of Sorrow.
How Well Do You Know The Milk of Sorrow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What tragic event significantly impacts Fausta's life?
The Milk of Sorrow Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “惧乳：伤心的奶水” and “乳液创伤”.
- Also known as
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- 惧乳：伤心的奶水
- 乳液创伤
- 悲伤的乳汁
- 牛奶的悲哀
- 受惊吓的乳房
- Eine Perle Ewigkeit
- A Teta Assustada
- Faustas perler
- Fausta
- To gala tis thlipsis
- Fausta éneke
- Il canto di Paloma
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- Gorzkie mleko
- Mleko tuge
- Молоко скорби
- Faustas pärlor
- Aci süt
- 밀크 오브 소로우
- Acının Sütü
- 伤心的奶水
- חלב הצער
- Το Γάλα της Θλίψης
- Молоко скорботи
- Млякото на скръбта
- 밀크 오브 소로우: 슬픈 모유
- 懼乳：傷心的奶水
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The Milk of Sorrow FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of The Milk of Sorrow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Milk of Sorrow?
The Milk of Sorrow runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Milk of Sorrow released?
The Milk of Sorrow was released on August 27, 2010.
Who directed The Milk of Sorrow?
The Milk of Sorrow was directed by Claudia Llosa.
More films by Claudia Llosa How much did The Milk of Sorrow make at the box office?
The Milk of Sorrow grossed $1.6 million worldwide ($10,462 domestic, $1.5 million international).
How is The Milk of Sorrow rated?
The Milk of Sorrow has 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was The Milk of Sorrow nominated for any awards?
The Milk of Sorrow received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Milk of Sorrow have a post-credit scene?
No. The Milk of Sorrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Milk of Sorrow in?
The original language of The Milk of Sorrow is Spanish.
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