Somewhere in Europe, mid-20th century. Albert is employed to look after Mia, a girl with teeth of ice. Mia never leaves their apartment, where the shutters are always closed. The telephone rings regularly and the Master enquires after Mia's wellbeing. Until the day Albert is instructed that he must prepare the child to leave.
Earwig is a 2021 drama film co-written and directed by Lucile Hadžihalilović, based on the eponymous novel by Brian Catling. It is a co-production of Britain, Belgium and France.
