White as Milk, Red as Blood (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
White as Milk, Red as Blood is a 2013 comedy drama directed by Giacomo Campiotti, starring Filippo Scicchitano as Leo, Gaia Weiss and Valérie Sibilia. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $4.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Giacomo Campiotti
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Lux Vide
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is White as Milk, Red as Blood About?
The premise of White as Milk, Red as Blood without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Leo, a typical sixteen-year-old, finds school uninspiring until a new substitute teacher sparks his interest with innovative methods. He falls for Beatrice, an enchanting girl who represents the red of love. However, his world is shaken when he learns Beatrice is battling leukemia, a disease he associates with white, a symbol of loss and emptiness. Forced to confront his beliefs and fears, Leo navigates love, loss, and a newfound perspective on life.
White as Milk, Red as Blood Cast & Characters
Filippo Scicchitano leads the cast as Leo, with Gaia Weiss as Beatrice and Valérie Sibilia as Madre di Beatrice. Directed by Giacomo Campiotti; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giacomo Campiotti
- Filippo Scicchitano as Leo
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Gaia Weiss as Beatrice - Valérie Sibilia as Madre di Beatrice
- Aurora Ruffino as Silvia
Also Starring in White as Milk, Red as Blood
· 11 more- Luca Argentero Il professore
- Cecilia Dazzi Angela, la madre di Leo
- Flavio Insinna Ettore, il padre di Leo
- Eugenio Franceschini Vandalo
- Luca Terracciano Carogna
- Romolo Guerreri Niko
- Gabriele Maggio Proteina
- Roberto Salussoglia Big Mac
- Pasquale Salerno Jack
- Ilaria Ingenito Betta
- Michele Codognesi Sparrow
More from Giacomo Campiotti
More films directed by Giacomo Campiotti: Ennio Doris - C’è anche domani, Sons of ’Ndrangheta, Non è mai troppo tardi and Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven.
White as Milk, Red as Blood Plot Summary
What happens in White as Milk, Red as Blood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Filippo Scicchitano portrays Leo, a young third-year high school student who is in love with Beatrice, Gaia Weiss as Beatrice, a French girl he meets mostly at school or at the bus stop. Aurora Ruffino plays Silvia, his classmate who has loved him since childhood and is his best friend.
After the Easter holidays, Beatrice is hospitalized due to leukemia, and Leo’s determination to help her grows stronger. He decides to become a bone marrow donor, hoping to save her life, only to discover that their bone marrow is not compatible, which devastates him. Meanwhile, at school, Leo forms a bond with a young English substitute teacher nicknamed The Dreamer, who encourages his students to chase their dreams, and Leo seeks guidance from this mentor.
Full summary
The whole story of White as Milk, Red as Blood, scene by scene
White as Milk, Red as Blood Box Office
White as Milk, Red as Blood grossed $4.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.2M
- International
- $4.2M
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9 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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White as Milk, Red as Blood Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Blanca Como La Nieve Roja Como La Sangre” and “空虚与热情”.
- Also known as
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- Blanca Como La Nieve Roja Como La Sangre
- 空虚与热情
- Weiß wie Milch, rot wie Blut
- Бяла като мляко, червена като кръв
- Tejfehér és vérvörös
- Белая как молоко, красная как кровь
- Biała jak mleko, czerwona jak krew
- Vit som mjölk, röd som blod
- Blanca como la nieve, roja como la sangre
- Branca como leite, vermelha como sangue
- 하얀 청춘
- 붉은 사랑
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- 血乳交融
- Bílá jako sníh, rudá jako krev
- Bianca come il latte, rossa come il sangue
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White as Milk, Red as Blood FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of White as Milk, Red as Blood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is White as Milk, Red as Blood?
White as Milk, Red as Blood runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was White as Milk, Red as Blood released?
White as Milk, Red as Blood was released on April 2, 2013.
Who directed White as Milk, Red as Blood?
White as Milk, Red as Blood was directed by Giacomo Campiotti.
More films by Giacomo Campiotti Who is in the cast of White as Milk, Red as Blood?
White as Milk, Red as Blood stars Filippo Scicchitano as Leo, Gaia Weiss as Beatrice and Valérie Sibilia as Madre di Beatrice, among 15 credited actors.
How much did White as Milk, Red as Blood make at the box office?
White as Milk, Red as Blood grossed $4.2 million worldwide.
Does White as Milk, Red as Blood have a post-credit scene?
No. White as Milk, Red as Blood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is White as Milk, Red as Blood in?
The original language of White as Milk, Red as Blood is Italian.
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