(Punch's Journey)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Malta

Genres:

Animation,

Drama,

Family

Runtime:

7 minutes

Year:

2026

Directors:

Marcelle Abela

Production companies:

Avinu Films

Actors:

Self

Punch's mother

Persian kitten

Troop bully

Guardian

Crews:

Director

Producer

Producer

Writer

Editor