"The Mosquito Coast" is a novel written by Paul Theroux that tells the story of an idealistic inventor named Allie Fox. He becomes disillusioned with American society and decides to move his family to the jungles of Central America in search of a simpler life. The narrative explores themes of family, adventure, and the clash between civilization and nature. The book was adapted into a film in 1986, starring Harrison Ford as Allie Fox. More recently, it was turned into a television series on Apple TV+, which further explores the complexities of the Fox family's journey and their struggles in a foreign land.