Insect
蟲
Synopsis
A reclusive filmmaker, who has isolated himself for a decade after squandering his inheritance, is dragged to a theater by a concerned friend, but his life takes a twisted turn when he meets an actress whose presence reignites his dormant creativity, sparking a delusional love story that spirals into madness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wataru Hiranami
- Screenplay & Story
- Wataru Hiranami
- Original Score
- Yuu Mishima
- Original Title
- 蟲
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBB, New Select
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wataru Hiranami
Wataru Hiranami
Yuu Mishima
Moriaki Kanno
Masahiro Mikami, Shinpei Yamasaki, Yutaka Yoshihara
Department Leadership Roster
Wataru Hiranami
Director
Wataru Hiranami
Screenplay
Moriaki Kanno
Director of Photography
Masahiro Mikami
Producer
Shinpei Yamasaki
Producer
Yuu Mishima
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Insect.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Insect
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Insect about?
A reclusive filmmaker, who has isolated himself for a decade after squandering his inheritance, is dragged to a theater by a concerned friend, but his life takes a twisted turn when he meets an actress whose presence reignites his dormant creativity, sparking a delusional love story that spirals into madness.
Who directed Insect?
Insect was directed by Wataru Hiranami.
Who stars in Insect?
The principal cast of Insect includes Kinari Hirano, Rina Sato, Kenta Kiguchi, Honoka Kitahara, Yoshitaka Hosokawa.
When was Insect released and how long is it?
Insect was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Insect?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Insect was composed by Yuu Mishima.