Director / Writer Dana Ziyasheva Talks About 'Defenders of Life'
Director Dana Ziyasheva made her directorial debut, 'Defenders of Life' which focuses on the Ngäbe community, and the hardships Ngäbe girls faced in Costa Rica.

A rich girl falls in love with her driver after being disappointed by a man who seems to be infatuated with her, but the young driver's fiancé stands up to the rich girl and finally marries her lover.
Director Dana Ziyasheva made her directorial debut, 'Defenders of Life' which focuses on the Ngäbe community, and the hardships Ngäbe girls faced in Costa Rica.
We are constantly being pushed to move on from mishaps and negative feelings. What happens if we're not ready to do so?
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