"The Milk of Sorrow" is a Peruvian film directed by Claudia Llosa, released in 2009. The story follows Fausta, a young woman who suffers from a rare condition linked to her mother's traumatic past during the Peruvian civil war. Fausta believes she carries her mother's pain and fear, which affects her ability to connect with others. The film explores themes of trauma, motherhood, and identity. It highlights the impact of violence on personal lives and the struggle to overcome inherited suffering. "The Milk of Sorrow" received critical acclaim and won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, showcasing the richness of Peruvian cinema.