The Kidnapping of Arabella

Holly is a young woman dissatisfied with her life and career who begins to believe that a young girl named Arabella is actually her own past self. Arabella is a rebellious child who wishes to escape from her father, a self-absorbed author. Believing their encounter is a cosmic sign, Holly joins the girl on an unconventional journey. As they travel together, the child hides her true identity to help Holly pursue the dream of becoming someone special.

This Italian drama was written and directed by Carolina Cavalli, following her 2022 film Amanda. The movie stars Benedetta Porcaroli as Holly and Lucrezia Guglielmino as Arabella, with Chris Pine playing the role of Orest. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including The Apartment Pictures, Tenderstories, Elsinore Film, and PiperFilm.

Since its release on December 4, 2025, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It currently holds a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb based on 245 votes.