Program Note
In a dystopian world where touching each other is forbidden, Matta and Matto invite lonely people to their hotel, providing them with satisfaction in exchange for payment. During the pandemic, we all adhered to wearing masks, using hand sanitizers, and practicing social distancing. If that period had continued indefinitely, would people have developed such dreadful obsessions? This animation seamlessly blends reality with imagination, creating a compelling narrative. (Kristin JI)