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5.8 / 10(27 votes)IMDb20151h 40mArgentina

They Returned

Ellos Volvieron

“There is no evil in a doctor's scalpel”

Synopsis

They Returned is a beautifully touching and unnerving story about the unexplained disappearance of three children, two boys and one girl, and their reappearance three days later in a semi-autistic state. Not even the children themselves are able to help anyone understand what happened.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 1, 2015

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 30, 2019

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$50K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Iván Noel
Screenplay & Story
Iván Noel
Original Score
Iván Noel
Original Title
Ellos Volvieron
Country of Origin
Argentina
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Budget
$50K
Production Studios
Noel Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Iván Noel

Screenplay & Story

Iván Noel

Original Score & Music

Iván Noel

Director of Photography

Iván Noel, Marcos Rostagno

Film Editing

Guy Ducker

Producers

Christian Luther, Ian Evans, Paul Sestina

Department Leadership Roster

Iván Noel

Iván Noel

Director of Photography

Marcos Rostagno

Marcos Rostagno

Director of Photography

Iván Noel

Iván Noel

Writer

Iván Noel

Iván Noel

Director

Guy Ducker

Editor

Christian Luther

Producer

Ian Evans

Producer

Paul Sestina

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for They Returned.

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Frequently Asked Questions About They Returned

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is They Returned about?

They Returned is a beautifully touching and unnerving story about the unexplained disappearance of three children, two boys and one girl, and their reappearance three days later in a semi-autistic state. Not even the children themselves are able to help anyone understand what happened.

Who directed They Returned?

They Returned was directed by Iván Noel.

Who stars in They Returned?

The principal cast of They Returned includes Valentina Sartorelli, Juan Ignacio Molina, Lauro Veron, Camila Cruz, Julio Mendez.

When was They Returned released and how long is it?

They Returned was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for They Returned?

The original motion picture soundtrack for They Returned was composed by Iván Noel.