What is the difference between "Answer my question. I'm not gonna let you go if you don't answer me. and "Answer my question. I'm not gonna let you go until you answer me. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.

答えて、答えてくれるまで帰さない。

Which is more appropriate for the translation for the above?

It's from a movie scene where a guy asked a girl (whom he once had dumped)out in a class room while she is trying to leave to avoid answering the question.

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robz

9 Jun 2015

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English (US)

"I'm not gonna let you go until you answer me?" is not as harsh and has a caring undertone to it since it is coming from a boy to a girl he likes.

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robz

9 Jun 2015

English (US)

"I'm not gonna let you go until you answer me?" is not as harsh and has a caring undertone to it since it is coming from a boy to a girl he likes.

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quolia444

17 Jun 2015

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rodzさん、お礼のお返事が遅くなってごめんなさい！
I'm sorry for the late reply to say thank you, rodz!
詳しい説明どうも有難うございました。微妙な意味の違いがよくわかりました。
Thank you for the detailed explanation, which helped me understand the subtle difference between those two expressions.
とても参考になりました。また新しい質問をアップしているので良かったらよろしくお願いします。I learned a lot. If you have the time, I'd appreciate it if you check out my latest question. Thank you.