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A Mosquito in the Ear

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An adoption dramedy based on the Italian graphic novel "Una Zanzara nell'Orecchio" by Andrea Ferraris.

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Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 1d
Grounded performances and understated storytelling make the emotions feel genuine. Rather than romanticizing international adoption, the film shows family building as an imperfect process shaped by patience, humility, and trust, not instant love. Go to Full Review Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views 5d
This film is unintentionally an argument against international adoptions, especially if the Catholic Church is involved, even though everyone seems well intentioned. Go to Full Review Simon Foster Screen-Space (Substack) Jun 26
3.5/5
Does it err too close to saviorism? Why is this story from the white American’s perspective and not entirely through the eyes of the adopted Indian girl? Valid discussion points all, but they don’t derail this heartfelt drama. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Jun 16
A mildly poignant drama that's more understated than emotionally devastating, but it suffers from a plot that's stretched too thinly and underdeveloped characters. Go to Full Review Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment Jun 8
It’s made even more effective by the quality of the performances and on-location filming, which emphasize various aspects of Indian life. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy May 24
85/100
A Mosquito In the Ear may sound irritating, but the performances here are tremendous across the board, and the film is one of the most surprising and rewarding indie discoveries of 2026. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Nicola Rinciari

Director

Jake Lacy

Andrew

Nazanin Boniadi

Daniela

Amina

Alisha

Darren Dean

Embassy Officer

Chatanya

Sai

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A Mosquito in the Ear

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Movie Info

Synopsis An adoption dramedy based on the Italian graphic novel "Una Zanzara nell'Orecchio" by Andrea Ferraris.
Director
Nicola Rinciari
Producer
Emily Dillard, Darren Dean, Ali K. Rizvi, Frank Hall Green, Stephen Stanley, Jomon Thomas
Screenwriter
Nicola Rinciari, Emily Dillard
Distributor
Persimmon
Production Co
9th Street Films, Wooden Trailer Productions, Greenmachine Film, 3DMC, Steak and Rosé Films, Foothill Productions, Whiskey Stream Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 19, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 30m