Punch's Journey
“One small monkey, one big lesson in kindness. A 7-minute journey you will never forget.”
Synopsis
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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PUNCH'S JOURNEY (2026) | OFFICIAL NEW TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-17
Top Cast
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- Director
- Marcelle Abela
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcelle Abela
- Original Score
- Marcelle Abela
- Original Title
- Punch's Journey
- Country of Origin
- Malta
- Release Date
- 29/06/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Avinu Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcelle Abela
Marcelle Abela
Marcelle Abela
Richard Fransell
Charles Thompson, Marcelle Abela
Department Leadership Roster
Marcelle Abela
Director
Charles Thompson
Producer
Marcelle Abela
Producer
Marcelle Abela
Writer
Richard Fransell
Editor
Marcelle Abela
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Punch's Journey
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What is Punch's Journey about?
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.
Who directed Punch's Journey?
Punch's Journey was directed by Marcelle Abela.
Who stars in Punch's Journey?
The principal cast of Punch's Journey includes Punch the Monkey, Aiko, Uma, Garo, Go-chan.
When was Punch's Journey released and how long is it?
Punch's Journey was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Punch's Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Punch's Journey was composed by Marcelle Abela.