Defenders of Life
Watch TrailerIn 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2015 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Dana Ziyasheva |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Defenders of Life is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2015, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Beatriz Brenes
Pamela Salazar
Arman Darbo
Feb Salazar
Eylin Esther Jimenez Gonzales
Esmeralda
Carmen Romero Palacios
Doña Carmen
Francisco Rodriguez Atencio
Don Claudio
Kattia Palacio Palacios
Kattia
Alexis Rodriguez Gallardo
Don Alexis
Mario Mendoza Jimenez
Diego
Maria Bejarano
Doña Maria
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