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A Mosquito in the Ear (2026)

A MOSQUITO IN THE EAR follows Andrew and Daniela as they travel to Goa, India to retrieve their newly adopted 4-year-old daughter, Sarvari.

Where to watch: Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2026. World Premiere.

However, their world begins to crumble when Sarvari refuses to leave the orphanage that she calls home behind. The couple’s attempts to safely ferry their new child from India back to the US proves to be an untenable task that is filled with chaos, intermarital conflict, and adventure around every corner.

An adaptation of the Italian graphic novel Una Zanzara nell’Orecchio from Andrea Ferraris, which tells the true story of his adoption journey.

This will be the opening night film for the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival which is the US Premiere.

Official Selection 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Premiere Date: Feb 4, 2026
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Movie Genre: Comedy, Drama, Dramedy, Family,

Cast

Jake Lacy - Andrew
Nazanin Boniadi - Daniela
Ruhi Pal - Sarvari
Micky Singh - Sister Aruna

Crew

Nicola Rinciari - Director, Writer
Darren Dean - Additional Written Material, Producer
Emily Dillard - Writer, Producer
Andrea Ferraris - Original Story
Liz Lorie - Script Editor
Samina Motlekar - Additional Written Material
Jomon Thomas - Producer
Frank Hall Green - Producer
Ali K. Rizvi - Producer
Stephen Stanley - Producer

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