Punch's Journey(2026)
One small monkey, one big lesson in kindness. A 7-minute journey you will never forget.
Punch's Journey 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.
Punch's Journey (2026) is a animation, drama and family film directed by Marcelle Abela, released on June 29, 2026 with a runtime of 7m. It stars Punch the Monkey, Aiko, Uma and Garo.
- Director:
- Marcelle Abela
- Writers:
- Marcelle Abela
- Producers:
- Charles Thompson, Marcelle Abela
- Composer:
- Marcelle Abela
- Production:
- Avinu Films
- Status:
- Released
Punch's Journey (2026) Trailer
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Punch's Journey Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Marcelle Abela, written by Marcelle Abela, produced by Charles Thompson and Marcelle Abela.
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Punch's Journey – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Punch's Journey?
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The main cast of Punch's Journey (2026) includes Punch the Monkey, Aiko, Uma, Garo and Go-chan. The film was directed by Marcelle Abela. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Punch's Journey released?
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Punch's Journey was released on June 29, 2026 and runs for 7m.
Is there a trailer for Punch's Journey?
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