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Punch's Journey
“One small monkey, one big lesson in kindness. A 7-minute journey you will never forget.”
0.0 / 10• 2026• 7m•NR• English
AnimationDramaFamily
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Pt
Punch the Monkey
Self
LeadA
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
What People Are Saying
0.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Marcelle Abela's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Punch's Journey is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
