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Ten Canoes

2006•1h 30m•6.8/10
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama

“Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble”

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.

Top Cast

  • Crusoe Kurddal

    Crusoe Kurddal

    Ridjimiraril

  • Jamie Gulpilil

    Jamie Gulpilil

    Dayindi / Yeeralparil

  • Richard Birrinbirrin

    Richard Birrinbirrin

    Birrinbirrin

  • David Gulpilil

    David Gulpilil

    The Storyteller

  • Peter Minygululu

    Peter Minygululu

    Minygululu

  • Frances Djulibing

    Frances Djulibing

    Nowalingu

  • Sonia Djarrabalminym

    Sonia Djarrabalminym

    Banalandju

  • Cassandra Malangarri Baker

    Cassandra Malangarri Baker

    Munandjarra

Details

Director
Peter Djigirr
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$300,000
Country
Australia
Language
English
Status
Released

Where to Watch

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