# Little Forest: Winter/Spring (2015)

> A quiet Japanese countryside drama where seasonal cooking helps a young woman rediscover steadiness, belonging, and vitality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/214326

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Junichi Mori
- Cast: Ai Hashimoto, Takahiro Miura, Mayu Matsuoka, Yoichi Nukumizu, Karen Kirishima, Momone Shinokawa
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3474602/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, contemplative, comforting, quiet evening, rainy day

## Synopsis

A journey back to the roots of life, where nature and self-sufficiency reign supreme.

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