Punch's Journey

Punch's Journey

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

2026 · 7 min · Animation, Drama, Family

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 · Written by Marcelle Abela

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Cast

Punch the Monkey Self
Aiko Punch's mother
Uma Persian kitten
Garo Troop bully
Go-chan Guardian
Moe Troop member
Onsing Troop member
Akira Father monkey
Chimi Child monkey
Otome Child monkey
Sotomaru Troop elder
Four Adult Monkeys Themselves

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