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No Turning Back

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
340
YOUR RATING
Jesus Nebot and Lindsay Price in No Turning Back (2001)
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A Honduran English literature professor who migrates illegally to Southern California with his 6-year-old daughter after his wife is killed in Hurricane Mitch.A Honduran English literature professor who migrates illegally to Southern California with his 6-year-old daughter after his wife is killed in Hurricane Mitch.A Honduran English literature professor who migrates illegally to Southern California with his 6-year-old daughter after his wife is killed in Hurricane Mitch.

  • Directors
    • Julia Montejo
    • Jesus Nebot
  • Writers
    • Julia Montejo
    • Jesus Nebot
    • Chris Sablan
  • Stars
    • Jesus Nebot
    • Chelsea Rendon
    • Vernee Watson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    340
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Julia Montejo
      • Jesus Nebot
    • Writers
      • Julia Montejo
      • Jesus Nebot
      • Chris Sablan
    • Stars
      • Jesus Nebot
      • Chelsea Rendon
      • Vernee Watson
    • 20User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:38
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    Jesus Nebot
    • Pablo Fernandez
    • (as Jesús Nebot)
    Chelsea Rendon
    Chelsea Rendon
    • Cristina Fernandez
    Vernee Watson
    Vernee Watson
    • Detective Bryan
    • (as Vernée Watson Johnson)
    Susan Haskell
    Susan Haskell
    • Helen Knight
    Lindsay Price
    Lindsay Price
    • Soid
    Robert Vestal
    Robert Vestal
    • Detective Steven Lightning
    Paul Ganus
    Paul Ganus
    • Dr. David Knight
    Joe Estevez
    Joe Estevez
    • Charlie
    Paola Bontempi
    • Pablo's Wife
    Kenya Moore
    Kenya Moore
    • Lia
    Ken Feinberg
    Ken Feinberg
    • Officer Kincaid
    • (as Kenneth Feinberg)
    Gage Hunter Bebank
    • Andrew Knight
    • (as Gage Hunter Bebak)
    Cindy Benson
    • Homeless Woman
    Jerry Farmer
    • Tattooed Guy
    Joey Lanai
    Joey Lanai
    • Beach Policeman
    Niki Botelho
    • Sexy
    • (as Niki Botelho-Pabros)
    Madeline Morris
    • Sandra
    Ednita Trivino
    • Sandra's Mom
    • (as Ednita Triviño-Madden)
    • Directors
      • Julia Montejo
      • Jesus Nebot
    • Writers
      • Julia Montejo
      • Jesus Nebot
      • Chris Sablan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews20

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    kellikaye

    Definite must see. Great drama!

    This is a great story. Pablo makes you see and understand that what you see on the surface, like on the media or reading about someone who has committed a crime, it is not always true or the story has missed the 'why' and 'compassion' of why the person handled it like they did. This story makes you wonder what you would do in that situation. What would you do for your child. How far would you go. Also, the story makes you wonder how you would feel if you were on the other side as well. Would you forgive. How would you feel being the victim. The ending made a tear and was happy and sad at the same time. I just recommend this flick. And this is not a 'chick flick' guys so watch it!
    10sbh11

    Unconditional love for a child...no matter what.

    This was an absolutely brilliant movie...you get to see past the mistakes and choices that we make and into the heart of love at every step in this movie.

    The acting is Oscar worthy by Jesus Nebot...and the support cast was phenomenal. There wasn't one moment that I was not hooked into this movie from fade in...until the big ending!

    I laughed, and I had tears in my eyes more than once...it is what movies are supposed to be about...the journey into people's souls.

    This particular story covered so well, multiple viewpoints of all people involved in the story.

    You can feel the overwhelming pain and love of each character so well...and with each step...once again, love, compassion, and connection wins.

    Do not miss this movie...it will stir you inside and make you feel things you may have never felt before. It will open your heart's door to the meaning of what it means to have "unconditional love" for a child...and the choices we make to protect them.

    May this movie and the filmmaker be blessed with much love. :-)
    kandiland1972

    Great message, great story

    This film has a great message. Bad things happen to good people, and you cannot always control the direction your life takes. Everyone in this movie has internal conflicts that we can really see, which is so interesting to watch because everyone in life has an agenda. We are all forced to make choices everyday in order to survive. So many films today go for the happy ending, wrapping a big red bow around it, but unfortunately life doesn't always play out that way. There is no obvious good guy and bad guy here. Instead, we see the propensity in all of us to be both simultaneously. I look forward to future projects from this director, who also happens to be the lead actor, writer and producer. Very inspirational.
    10toobz4uqt

    THIS MOVIE IS INCREDIBLE!!! DON'T MISS IT!

    One of the best films I've seen this year! With the market being so over saturated with typical 'good guy, bad guy' Hollywood movies, it's a refreshing change to run into a movie that so beautifully captures humanity. Thank you to the director for taking on such a tough subject and not forcing you to feel a certain way about the subject matter but allowing you to experience all sides of the conflict. The acting is wonderful on so many levels. The father and daughter specifically give knockout performances. The story will keep you on the edge of your seat. The added benefit being that it'll touch your heart on a deep level. It's no wonder this film has won so many awards. If you're not convinced, go check out the film's website for the trailer.
    darrenbusterhowell

    Jesus Nebot's film makes me think, "What would I do?"

    I thought the story was very good and spent the entire movie trying to figure how things would work out for Pablo and Cristina. Things did work out, but not as ideal as one would hope.

    Jesus Nebot gave a very touching and convincing performance as Pablo. Cristina, played by Vernee Watson, was adorable and and I look forward to seeing her grow up on screen. Lindsay Price did an excellent job playing the part of the struggling reporter looking to make a good story, but gives in to her heart and feelings.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the cinematography and the style of the movie.

    I look forward to Jesus Nebot's next film!

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • 2001 (Australia)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Spain
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • No Turning Back Productions, LLC
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sin retorno
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Creativos Asociados de Radio y Televisión (CARTEL)
      • Zokalo Entertainment
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,042
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,521
      • Jun 15, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,042
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR

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