Defenders of Life(2015)
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Defenders of Life Synopsis
In the hills of Costa Rica, Doña Carmen struggles to pass on her tribe's traditional ways of life. She must soon marry off her only granddaughter, and 70-year-old shaman Don Claudio lays his claim to the girl, who is only 12 and already impregnated by him. When the girl befriends the young son of a visiting anthropologist, it forces a collision between the modern world and the ancient one.
Defenders of Life (2015) is a drama film directed by Dana Ziyasheva, released on February 1, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Beatriz Brenes, Arman Darbo, Eylin Esther Jimenez Gonzales and Carmen Romero Palacios. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Dana Ziyasheva
- Writers:
- Dana Ziyasheva
- Composer:
- Andrej Petras & Gromkost O.K.
- Status:
- Released
Defenders of Life (2015) Trailer
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Defenders of Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beatriz Brenes
as Pamela Salazar
Arman Darbo
as Feb Salazar
- Eylin Esther Jimenez Gonzales
Eylin Esther Jimenez Gonzales
as Esmeralda
- Carmen Romero Palacios
Carmen Romero Palacios
as Doña Carmen
- Francisco Rodriguez Atencio
Francisco Rodriguez Atencio
as Don Claudio
- Kattia Palacio Palacios
Kattia Palacio Palacios
as Kattia
- Alexis Rodriguez Gallardo
Alexis Rodriguez Gallardo
as Don Alexis
- Mario Mendoza Jimenez
Mario Mendoza Jimenez
as Diego
- Maria Bejarano
Maria Bejarano
as Doña Maria
Key crew
Directed by Dana Ziyasheva, written by Dana Ziyasheva.
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Defenders of Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Defenders of Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Defenders of Life online?
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Defenders of Life (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Defenders of Life?
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The main cast of Defenders of Life (2015) includes Beatriz Brenes, Arman Darbo, Eylin Esther Jimenez Gonzales, Carmen Romero Palacios and Francisco Rodriguez Atencio. The film was directed by Dana Ziyasheva. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Defenders of Life released?
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Defenders of Life was released on February 1, 2015 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Defenders of Life worth watching?
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Defenders of Life (2015) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Defenders of Life?
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Yes. The official Defenders of Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.