Return: Saving Turtles
“Saving the turtles”
2026•AA•14m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Ignacio Loera
Budget
$0M
Languages
Spanish
Studio
The Waxwing Nature Film Lab
Cast
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
Meztli Ramírez
Self
Íker Ibáñez
Self
Ximena Herrera
Self
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