Earwig
Jun 15 2022
•2h 54m
•Drama, Fantasy, Horror
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.
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Paul Hilton
Albert Scellinc
Romola Garai
Céleste
Alex Lawther
Laurence
Martin Verset
Young Albert Scellinc
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