Little Forest(리틀 포레스트)
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Korea · 2018
Rated PG-13 · 1h 43m
Director Yim Soon-rye
Starring Kim Tae-ri, Moon So-ri, Ryu Jun-yeol, Jin Ki-joo
Genre Drama
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A young woman leaves the city to return to her hometown in the countryside. Seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, she becomes self-sufficient in a bid to reconnect with nature.
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