Punch's Journey (2026)

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

• 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.

Release date

June 29, 2026

Runtime

7m

Language

English

Director

Marcelle Abela

Status

Released