Punch's Journey

Name: Punch's Journey
Director: Marcelle Abela
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Released: 2026-06-29
Duration: 7 min
Cast: Punch the Monkey, Aiko, Uma, Garo, Go-chan

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2026 · 7 min · Animation · Drama · Family

Overview

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.

Directed by Marcelle Abela

Cast

Punch the Monkey — Self
Aiko — Punch's mother
Uma — Persian kitten
Garo — Troop bully
Go-chan — Guardian