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Storyline

Fausta suffers from ''The scared breast'', a strange illness that is transmitted by mothers who have been raped or mistreated during their pregnancy or nursing period. The children of these women are inevitably infected by their milk and inherit a terrible atavistic fear. Fausta's illness manifests itself in the form of haemorrhages or bleeding during moments of crisis or extreme tension.
Fausta also keeps a secret that she won't reveal until her mother's death unleashes a series of unexpected events that will change her life.

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Berlin International Film Festival 2009
In Competition
Golden Bear for Best Film
FIPRESCI Award
Málaga Film Festival 2017
Eloy de la Iglesa Award - La Opinión de Málaga - Claudia Llosa

Goyas Awards 2010
Nominated
Oscar 2010
Nominated: Best Foreign Language Film of the Year

Releases

France (17 of June 2009)
Italy (8 of May 2009)
Spain (13 of February 2009)