Punch's Journey

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Punch's Journey (2026)

Directed by Marcelle Abela

“One small monkey, one big lesson in kindness. A 7-minute journey you will never forget.”

Animation, Drama, Family · 7m

Inspired by the viral true story of Panchi-kun, an infant macaque rejected by his mother at Ichikawa City Zoo, Japan. In this fictionalized narrative short, Punch finds fleeting comfort with Uma, an abandoned Persian kitten, endures cruel rejection from Garo, a bullying troop member, and discovers protective love from the gentle guardian Go-chan.

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Cast

P
Punch the Monkey Self
A
Aiko Punch's mother
U
Uma Persian kitten
G
Garo Troop bully
G
Go-chan Guardian
M
Moe Troop member
O
Onsing Troop member
A
Akira Father monkey
C
Chimi Child monkey
O
Otome Child monkey
S
Sotomaru Troop elder
F
Four Adult Monkeys Themselves

Crew

Director
Marcelle Abela
Writer
Marcelle Abela
Original Music Composer
Marcelle Abela
Editor
Richard Fransell
Producer
Charles Thompson, Marcelle Abela

Details

Release date
2026-06-29
Runtime
7m
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family
Original language
EN
Countries
Malta
Production
Avinu Films