Little Forest: Summer/Autumn is a movie about a young woman named Ichiko who returns to her rural hometown after feeling disillusioned with city life. In the tranquil countryside, she rediscovers the joys of simple living, finding solace in the beauty of nature, agriculture, and the art of cooking. Through her experiences, she learns valuable lessons about self-sufficiency, the importance of community, and the power of reconnecting with one's roots.

After being abandoned by her mother, a young woman named Ichiko returns to her rural hometown in Japan. She rediscovers the beauty of nature and the joy of simple living as she spends a year in the countryside, learning about Japanese culture, cooking, and horticulture.