Program Note
There are many people around the world who are contemplating childbirth due to various reasons such as economic power, climate disasters, and war. In this couple expecting a child, while the wife eagerly anticipates the birth, the husband is anxious about the uncertain future. The suffocating heat, buzzing flies around, and dissonant sounds of wood heighten the tension. However, ultimately, the choice is one’s own, and the director says that someone will dream of a better world and not lose hope. (Kristin JI)