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Okoge (film)

is a gay-themed Japanese comedy drama film written and directed by Takehiro Nakajima, theatrically released on October 10, 1992, in Japan. The film was also screened at the 2nd Tokyo International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. Its title comes from Japanese slang for a woman who prefers the company of gay men; is used as a slang reference for gay men, and by analogy , rice that sticks to a cooking pot during cooking, is used to refer to their female friends.

Premise

Due to a mix-up, Sayoko, an anime voice actress, ends up on an LGBT+ beach. There she meets Goh and Tochi, a gay couple who, despite Tochi's sham marriage, are very much in love. The three bond quickly. Later, Goh's apartment becomes crowded when his mother moves in after a fight with a relative. Sayoko offers a spare room to the displaced couple. Soon an unorthodox family unit forms in Sayoko's flat, until Tochi's wife discovers her husband's secret.

Cast

Awards and nominations

17th Hochi Film Awards

66th Kinema Junpo Best Ten Awards

  • Won: Best Supporting Actor (Takehiro Murata)

47th Mainichi Film Awards

5th Nikkan Sports Film Awards

14th Yokohama Film Festival Awards

16th Japan Academy Awards

  • Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Takehiro Murata)

See also

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