Punch's Journey

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

Inspired by the viral true story of Panchi-kun, an infant macaque rejected by his mother at Ichikawa City Zoo, Japan. In this fictionalized 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.

• Release date
• June 29, 2026
• Runtime
• 7 min
• Genres
• Animation, Drama, Family
• Director
• Marcelle Abela

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