Ten Canoes

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2006 · 90 min · Adventure · Comedy · Drama · TMDB 6.8/10

Overview

A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.

Directed by Peter Djigirr

Cast

• Crusoe Kurddal — Ridjimiraril
• Jamie Gulpilil — Dayindi / Yeeralparil
• Richard Birrinbirrin — Birrinbirrin
• David Gulpilil — The Storyteller
• Peter Minygululu — Minygululu