(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 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.

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