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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Avinu Films
Keywords
- friendship
- identity
- hope
- love
- loneliness
- resilience
- belonging
- visual storytelling
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Top Cast
Punch the Monkey as Self
Aiko as Punch's mother
Uma as Persian kitten
Garo as Troop bully
Go-chan as Guardian
Moe as Troop member
Onsing as Troop member
Akira as Father monkey
Top Crew
Marcelle Abela · Director, Writer
Richard Fransell · Editor
Charles Thompson · Producer
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