I’m not much of a media consumer, and when I am I find Youtube channels better exemplify the simple living lifestyle (plenty out of Japan). However, every once in a while I stumble upon characters or plots in mainstream media that resonate with my simple living values. Years ago, I truly enjoyed the film Under the Tuscan Sun (though the book was vastly different and superior). More recently, I have been enthralled with the television series Somebody Somewhere.
What series or films do you enjoy that best encapsulate your simple living ideals?
Ok, a half serious suggestion.
Trailer Park Boys. Season 1-6 in particular.
The only truly valuable thing is the friendships and connections they make. But I also don’t know much about this community other than a very quick glance