A Mosquito in the Ear

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A Mosquito in the Ear

Jun 2026

1h 30m

Comedy

Drama

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

Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

22h

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.

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Sarah Vincent

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4d

This film is unintentionally an argument against international adoptions, especially if the Catholic Church is involved, even though everyone seems well intentioned.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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