The Milk of Sorrow Review (2009) — 77% Celluloid Score
Directed by Claudia Llosa · 2009 ·
Is The Milk of Sorrow worth watching?
Yes. The Milk of Sorrow (2009) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as La teta asustada Fausta Eine Perle Ewigkeit A Teta Assustada 밀크 오브 소로우: 슬픈 모유 伤心的奶水 懼乳：傷心的奶水 Acının Sütü
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
- Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is The Milk of Sorrow worth watching?
Yes — The Milk of Sorrow earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick.
Celluloid verdict
The Milk of Sorrow — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2009. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).
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.
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The Milk of Sorrow: frequently asked questions
Is The Milk of Sorrow worth watching?
Yes. The Milk of Sorrow (2009) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is The Milk of Sorrow?
The Milk of Sorrow runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who stars in The Milk of Sorrow?
The Milk of Sorrow is directed by Claudia Llosa and stars Magaly Solier, Susi Sánchez, Efraín Solís, Marino Ballón, Daniel Nuñez Duran.
What is the Metascore for The Milk of Sorrow?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Milk of Sorrow is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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