Ten Canoes (2006)

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Ten Canoes on IMDb 7.0/10 4,006 votes

Released:
2006-06-29

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.

Directors:
Peter Djigirr, Rolf de Heer

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
Adventure, Comedy, Drama

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