Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes

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.

Director: Peter Djigirr

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Cast: Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, David Gulpilil, Peter Minygululu , Frances Djulibing, Sonia Djarrabalminym, Cassandra Malangarri Baker, Philip Gudthaykudthay, Peter Djigirr

  • Release date: 2006-06-29
  • Runtime: 90
  • Country: Australia
  • Budget: $2,200,000
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