Movie Minute - A Mosquito in the Ear

Starring Jake Lacy (The White Lotus, All Her Fault), Nazanin Boniadi (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Hotel Mumbai), and newcomer Ruhi Pal, the film is based on the true story chronicled in Andrea Ferraris’ graphic novel of the same name. A Mosquito in the Earf ollows Andrew and Daniela as they travel to Goa, India to bring home their newly adopted four-year-old daughter, Sarvari. But when Sarvari refuses to leave the only home she’s ever known, their long-awaited journey takes an unexpected turn—unraveling into a volatile, deeply human struggle marked by emotional upheaval, marital strain, and the unpredictable realities of forming a family.

The film is directed and co-written by BAFTA Newcomer Nicola Rinciari in his directing debut. The film is produced by Emily Dillard, Darren Dean (The Florida Project, Tangerine), Ali K. Rizvi (Human Capital, Skin), Frank Hall Green (Run Amok, Gonzo Girl), and Stephen Stanley (What Lies Below, They live in the Grey) and Jomon Thomas (Monkey Man, Hotel Mumbai). Production in India was helmed by Laurens Postma (Exitz, The Interview: Night of 26/11) and Sunitha Ram (The Archies, After the Wedding) of Lasutra Pictures, a division of YOYOGOA Communications PVT LTD.

A MOSQUITO IN THE EAR opened the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and received the Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema. 

“ A Mosquito in the Earis a thoroughly lovely film-- compelling, well-made, gently funny, and emotionally resonant, highlighted by nuanced performances and an astonishingly talented child actor, " said Claudia Puig, Santa Barbara International Film Festival Program Director. “It convincingly explores the complexities of overseas adoption and the many challenges that parenthood presents in relationships. It never sugar-coats or romanticizes any aspect of the adoption process, and thoughtfully depicts the complex cultural dynamics involved. As directed by Nicola Rinciari, it is just the movie we need in these times: humanistic, culturally enlightening and warmly engaging.”