Soviet Milk (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film
Released in 2023, Soviet Milk is a notable film.
What it’s about. Young and promising doctor loses everything due to her conflict with the totalitarian Soviet regime – career, love for life and even mother’s instinct denying breast milk to her baby. However, the grown-up daughter becomes her only supporter who tries to help ease mother’s depression and learn to live under the Soviet regime. The lifelines of mother and daughter flow in the occupied Soviet Latvia from 1945 to 1989 when the Soviet Union collapses. “I didn’t want to live and I didn’t want her to drink milk from a mother who doesn’t want to live.” The story is based on the bestseller Soviet Milk by the renown Latvian novelist Nora Ikstena. Soviet Milk has been translated and published in more than 20 countries.
Who’s in it. Soviet Milk stars Rūta Kronberga and Juris Lisners.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soviet Milk page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soviet Milk (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soviet Milk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Soviet Milk?
- Soviet Milk stars Rūta Kronberga and Juris Lisners.
- When was Soviet Milk released?
- Soviet Milk was released in 2023.