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.

Fanny, a Chinese immigrant facing deportation, enters a marriage of convenience with Jeff, an unemployed stranger. During this year-long charade, they tip toe around each other’s differences. As quiet moments turn into encounters, they navigate through their awkwardness and learn to work together.
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.
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