Movie: Little Forest: Winter & Spring (literal title) Romaji: Ritoru Foresuto Fuyu Hen ・ Haru Hen Japanese: リトル・フォレスト 冬編・春編 Director: Junichi Mori Writer: Daisuke Igarashi (manga), Junichi Mori Producer: Keiichiro Moriya, Satoko Ishida Cinematographer: Yukihiro Onodera Release Date: February 14, 2015 Runtime: 120 min. Genre: Drama / Food Distributor: Shochiku Language: Japanese Country: Japan **Plot** Ichiko (Ai Hashimoto) lived in a big city, but goes back to her small hometown Komori, located on a mountain in the Tohoku region. She is self-sufficient. Ichiko gains energy living among nature and eating foods she makes from seasonal ingredients. \[edit\] **Notes** Based on popular manga series "Ritoru Foresuto" written & illustrated by Daisuke Igarashi (published in Monthly Afternoon from December, 2002 – July, 2005). Filming began July, 2014 for the summer version. Filming takes place over a one year period to include the four seasons. Movie is filmed in Iwate Prefecture. **Related titles:** Little Forest: Summer & Autumn | Ritoru Foresuto Natsu Hen ・ Aki Hen (2014) Little Forest: Winter & Spring | Ritoru Foresuto Fuyu Hen ・ Haru Hen (2015) **Cast** Ai Hashimoto - Ichiko Takahiro Miura - Yuta (Ichiko's childhood friend) Mayu Matsuoka - Kikko Yoichi Nukumizu - Shigeyuki (campground keeper) Karen Kirishima - Fukuko (Ichiko's mother)