Little Forest (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated G • 2018 • 1h 43m
Little Forest is a gentle, unrated slice-of-life film about a young woman, Hye-won, who leaves Seoul to return to her rural childhood home. The film's content is very mild, but parents should be aware of some social drinking. Characters are shown making and drinking homemade rice wine, and in one scene get comically drunk. In a brief flashback, a mother gives her young daughter a sip of wine to taste. Language is infrequent and mild… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Little Forest appropriate for kids?
Little Forest is a gentle, unrated slice-of-life film about a young woman, Hye-won, who leaves Seoul to return to her rural childhood home. The film's content is very mild, but parents should be aware of some social drinking. Characters are shown making and drinking homemade… Read more — free account
Content severity in Little Forest
What happens in Little Forest, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:26 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in Little Forest
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
Violence and gore in Little Forest
None. The film contains no violence or gore. The process of preparing food, such as dressing a chicken, is handled in a non-graphic, matter-of-fact way.
Language in Little Forest
Language is very infrequent and mild. According to user reports, there are a couple uses of words like 'damn' and one use of 'bitch' in a casual, non-aggressive context.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Little Forest
There are several scenes of social drinking. The protagonist, Hye-won, brews her own rice wine (makgeolli) and shares it with friends. In one scene, she and her two friends drink together and become comically drunk. A brief flashback shows Hye-won's mother giving her a sip of wine when she was a child.
Mature themes in Little Forest
The film explores themes of finding one's own path, the challenges of early adulthood, and the relationship between nature and nourishment. Hye-won's journey is one of self-discovery, reconnecting with her past and her mother's memory through cooking. The difficulties of city life and career struggles are also mild background themes.
Scary moments in Little Forest
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Little Forest yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Forest appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Little Forest is best for ages 9+. It's rated G. Little Forest is a gentle, unrated slice-of-life film about a young woman, Hye-won, who leaves Seoul to return to her rural childhood home. The film's content is very mild, but parents should be aware of some social…
What age rating does Little Forest have?
Little Forest is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is Little Forest about?
Little Forest is a gentle, unrated slice-of-life film about a young woman, Hye-won, who leaves Seoul to return to her rural childhood home. The film's content is very mild, but parents should be aware of some social drinking. Characters are shown making and drinking homemade rice wine, and in one scene get comically…
Is there sex or nudity in Little Forest?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
How violent is Little Forest?
None. The film contains no violence or gore. The process of preparing food, such as dressing a chicken, is handled in a non-graphic, matter-of-fact way.
Is the language in Little Forest appropriate for kids?
Language is very infrequent and mild. According to user reports, there are a couple uses of words like 'damn' and one use of 'bitch' in a casual, non-aggressive context.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Little Forest?
There are several scenes of social drinking. The protagonist, Hye-won, brews her own rice wine (makgeolli) and shares it with friends. In one scene, she and her two friends drink together and become comically drunk. A brief flashback shows Hye-won's mother…
What mature themes appear in Little Forest?
The film explores themes of finding one's own path, the challenges of early adulthood, and the relationship between nature and nourishment. Hye-won's journey is one of self-discovery, reconnecting with her past and her mother's memory through cooking. The…
How long is Little Forest?
Little Forest runs 103 minutes, directed by Yim Soon-rye, released in 2018.
Where can I read the full Little Forest parent guide?
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