Punch's Journey

This fictionalized short film is based on the true account of a young macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. After being rejected by his mother, a monkey named Punch struggles to fit in. He faces harassment from an aggressive member of his own troop but finds temporary solace with a stray Persian kitten and eventually receives care from a kind protector.

Produced in Malta by Avinu Films, this animated family drama was directed and written by Marcelle Abela. In the chronological order of her work, this film precedes Rita's Song, both released in 2026. The production was overseen by producers Charles Thompson and Marcelle Abela. The cast features Punch the Monkey, Aiko, Uma, Garo, Go-chan, and Moe. The film has a total runtime of seven minutes.