Japanese public broadcaster NHK and Muslim streaming platform Qalbox have picked up rights to Spanish documentary, "Flying Hands", about the battle for rights for deaf children in Pakistan’s remote Baltistan region.

At the centre of the story is Aniqa Bano, who gives birth to a deaf daughter Narjis and embarks on a battle against social stigma and prejudice.  

The Asia pickups follow the international festival tour, including last year’s Hot Docs. "Flying Hands", produced by Al Borde Films and Labografías Nodos de Expresión, is distributed internationally by Limonero Films.