Ten Canoes
Released: June 29, 2006Runtime: 90 min
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.
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Crusoe Kurddal
as Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpilil
as Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrin
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Peter Minygululu
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Frances Djulibing
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David Gulpilil
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Sonia Djarrabalminym
as Banalandju
Cassandra Malangarri Baker
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Philip Gudthaykudthay
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Peter Djigirr
as Warrior
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