CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 0h 14m

Return: Saving Turtles

Saving the turtles

IMDbDocumentary

RETURN follows the efforts of a family of former sea-turtle–egg poachers, now dedicated protectors, leading VIVEMAR — a community-based organization in Oaxaca, Mexico. Through their work, they safeguard one of the world’s most endangered sea turtle species during its nesting season along the Mexican coast.

Directed byIgnacio Loera

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 14m
Language
ES
Released
January 29, 2026
Budget
$1,650
Studios
The Waxwing Nature Film Lab

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Hugo Mar Ibáñez Juárez

Self - Camp Chief & Founder

Eleuterio Ríos

Self - Founder

Hugolino Ibáñez Juárez

Self - Chairman & Founder

Cinthia Venzor

Self - Project Manager

Axel Hernández

Self

Jazmín Ruiz

Self

Sherlyn Calvo

Self

Sebastián Herrera

Self

Uriel Ibáñez

Self

Hedson Maldonado

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Ignacio Loera
Ignacio Loera

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