Ten Canoes (2006)

Ten Canoes (2006)

Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble 2006-06-29 Australia 90 Min. PG-13
6.7 65 votes

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.

Cast

Crusoe Kurddal is Ridjimiraril
Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpilil is Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin is Birrinbirrin
Birrinbirrin
David Gulpilil is The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Peter Minygululu is Minygululu
Minygululu
Frances Djulibing is Nowalingu
Nowalingu
Sonia Djarrabalminym is Banalandju
Banalandju
Cassandra Malangarri Baker is Munandjarra
Munandjarra
Philip Gudthaykudthay is The Sorcerer
The Sorcerer
Peter Djigirr is Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior
Michael Dawu is Canoeist/The Stranger
Canoeist/The Stranger
Bobby Bunungurr is Canoeist/Uncle
Canoeist/Uncle

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