Born for You

Born for You is an Italian drama about the struggle to find a home for Alba, a girl with Down syndrome who was abandoned at a hospital at birth. After dozens of families reject her, a single man named Luca Trapanese seeks to adopt her. A gay Catholic, Luca must face societal prejudices and a skeptical legal system to prove he can provide a loving family. With the support of a determined lawyer, he fights a court battle to overcome the obstacles preventing him from becoming a father.

The film was directed by Fabio Mollo, marking his second feature following Dog Years. The screenplay was written by Fabio Mollo, Giulia Calenda, and Furio Andreotti. The cast is led by Pierluigi Gigante as Luca, alongside Teresa Saponangelo, Barbora Bobuľová, Alessandro Piavani, Antonia Truppo, and Iaia Forte. The production was a collaboration between Cattleya, Bartlebyfilm, and Vision Distribution.

Released in 2023 with a runtime of 108 minutes, the movie has been received positively by audiences. It holds a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb based on 489 votes and an identical rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB from 69 votes.