Never to Return
“After being forcibly removed from class, Daniel faces an obstinate investigator from the Florida Legislature, determined to expose his deepest secret.”
Synopsis
After being forcibly removed from his university class, Daniel faces an obstinate investigator threatening to expose him if he does not comply with a little-known, Lavender Scare inquisition. Daniel must choose whether to name names, including betraying his former lover, or face the consequences of being outed in 1950s Florida.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tyler Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Tyler Smith
- Original Score
- Owain Kelly
- Original Title
- Never to Return
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Budget
- $30K
- Production Studios
- BRAVEMAN Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith
Owain Kelly
Erik Van Lenten
Brian Shephard
Ian LaQua
Department Leadership Roster
Tyler Smith
Writer
Ian LaQua
Producer
Tyler Smith
Director
Erik Van Lenten
Director of Photography
Brian Shephard
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Never to Return
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Never to Return about?
After being forcibly removed from his university class, Daniel faces an obstinate investigator threatening to expose him if he does not comply with a little-known, Lavender Scare inquisition. Daniel must choose whether to name names, including betraying his former lover, or face the consequences of being outed in 1950s Florida.
Who directed Never to Return?
Never to Return was directed by Tyler Smith.
Who stars in Never to Return?
The principal cast of Never to Return includes Matthew Perl, Jamie Sears, Eric Newcombe, Will Logan, Greg Hewitt.
When was Never to Return released and how long is it?
Never to Return was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Never to Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never to Return was composed by Owain Kelly.