Poster for Okage

SJSFF 2026

Okage

World Cinema 2026 5 mins Japan

Directed by Daiz Keikaku

A robot dog sets out on a journey to Ise Jingu Shrine, relying on strangers to recharge its battery along the way. As people quietly help it move forward, a drifting young man begins to change through the small acts of kindness he witnesses.

About Okage

Okage is a 5-minute short film from Japan directed by Daiz Keikaku. It screened at the 2026 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “Meet the Filmmakers” program.

Director
Daiz Keikaku
Program
Meet the Filmmakers
Country
Japan
Run time
5 mins
Genre
World Cinema, Festival Favorites

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