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.

During a trip to Cox’s Bazar, Piu meets Raownak, a boy from her own town. Amid the waves and sunsets, a tender romance blooms. But after returning home, Piu discovers Raownak’s hidden truth—he belongs to a powerful, controversial family. Torn between love and reality, she must decide whether to trust her heart or let their story fade away like the sea’s distant waves.
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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