

The Sleeping Insect
2020, Japanese. Directed by Yurina Kaneko.
Kanako Seri is on a packed bus heading to band practice. She becomes fascinated by a melody being hummed by another passenger, an old woman.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 5 September 2020
- Original title
- 眠る虫
- Country
- Japan
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How long is The Sleeping Insect?
The Sleeping Insect runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does The Sleeping Insect have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Sleeping Insect on?
The Sleeping Insect isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 September 2020. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sleeping Insect?
If you liked The Sleeping Insect, try Gray Matter, Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven, Slash/Back.
Who directed The Sleeping Insect?
The Sleeping Insect (2020) was directed by Yurina Kaneko and stars Ryo Matsuura, Yura Sato, Matuzaki Shohei.