Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Ileana Itzel
Self
Dafne González
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Return: Saving Turtles was released on January 29, 2026.
The runtime of Return: Saving Turtles is 14m.
Return: Saving Turtles is a Documentary movie.
Return: Saving Turtles is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Return: Saving Turtles was directed by Ignacio Loera.
The main cast of Return: Saving Turtles includes Hugo Mar Ibáñez Juárez, Eleuterio Ríos, Hugolino Ibáñez Juárez.
Return: Saving Turtles is originally in Spanish.