Okoge (film)

Okoge (おこげ) is a gay-themed Japanese film written and directed by Takehiro Nakajima, released in 1992. The title comes from Japanese slang for a woman who prefers the company of gay men; okama (おかま or オカマ) is used as a slang reference for gay men, and by analogy okoge (おこげ), rice that sticks to a cooking pot during cooking, is used to refer to their female friends.

Awards

 * 1992 Hochi Film Award: Best Actress (Misa Shimizu), Best Supporting Actor (Takehiro Murata)
 * 1993 Kinema Junpo Award: Best Supporting Actor (Takehiro Murata)
 * 1993 Mainichi Film Award: Best Supporting Actor (Takehiro Murata)
 * 1992 The Nikkan Sports Film Award: Best Newcomer (Misa Shimizu), Best Supporting Actor (Takehiro Murata)
 * 1992 Yokohama Film Festival: Best Actress (Misa Shimizu)
 * 1993 Japan Academy Prize: Best Supporting Actor nomination (Takehiro Murata)