Return: Saving Turtles(2026)
Return: Salvando a las Tortugas
Saving the turtles
Return: Saving Turtles Synopsis
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.
Return: Saving Turtles (2026) is a documentary film directed by Ignacio Loera, released on January 29, 2026 with a runtime of 14m. It stars Hugo Mar Ibáñez Juárez, Eleuterio Ríos, Hugolino Ibáñez Juárez and Cinthia Venzor.
- Director:
- Ignacio Loera
- Production:
- The Waxwing Nature Film Lab
- Budget:
- $1,650
- Status:
- Released
Return: Saving Turtles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ignacio Loera.
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Return: Saving Turtles – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Return: Saving Turtles?
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The main cast of Return: Saving Turtles (2026) includes Hugo Mar Ibáñez Juárez, Eleuterio Ríos, Hugolino Ibáñez Juárez, Cinthia Venzor and Axel Hernández. The film was directed by Ignacio Loera. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return: Saving Turtles released?
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Return: Saving Turtles was released on January 29, 2026 and runs for 14m.