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.

In a social and comedic context, the film deals with the problems and difficulties facing couples, and the changes that occur in the marital relationship between the beautiful romantic beginnings and the difficulty of real life after a period of marriage.
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.
Asha, the main character, is a biracial woman who discovers the power of magic wishing dust.
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