Sofia and her mother Rose are spending the summer in the coastal town of Almería, where Rose is being treated by the charming Dr. Gómez for the mysterious physical ailments that have left her confined to a wheelchair.

Under the sweltering Spanish sun, Sofia finds herself hypnotized by the magnetic pull of the free-spirited Ingrid. As the temperature rises and Sofia begins to find her footing, the bond between her and her mother becomes increasingly fragile...

Based on the novel of the same name by Deborah Levy, Hot Milk explores the complex dynamics of identity, desire, dependency, and the search for liberation. The cast includes Emma Mackey (Emily, Sex Education), Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve), and Vicky Krieps (Corsage, Phantom Thread). Hot Milk marks the directorial debut of Rebecca Lenkiewicz, who previously wrote the screenplays for The Salt Path, Ida, Disobedience, and She Said. The film premiered in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Hot Milk
Direction
Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Cast
Emma Mackey, Fiona Shaw, Vicky Krieps, Vincent Perez
Duration
93 min
RELEASE
Thu 17 Jul
Year
2025
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Subtitles
Dutch
  • Content rating: Watch out with children under 12
  • Content rating: Fear
  • Content rating: Coarse Language

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