Little Forest: Summer/autumn
After being left by her mother, Ichiko, a young girl, decides to abandon city life and embrace a rural existence in Komori, a quaint village surrounded by the mountains of Japan’s countryside. Although her mother’s absence leaves a gap in her life, Ichiko begins to cherish her newfound freedom and delights in her growing bond with nature and sustenance. This visually rich film captures Ichiko’s journey through the summer and autumn seasons, as she absorbs the traditional knowledge of the local villagers and learns to appreciate the interconnectedness of life and nature around her.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jun'ichi Mori
Actors: Ai Hashimoto, Karen Kirishima, Mayu Matsuoka, Momone Shinokawa, Takahiro Miura, Yoichi Nukumizu
Country: Japan
Company: Active Cine Club (ACC) K.K., dentsu, Gyao!