Ten Canoes (2006)

Adventure

Comedy

Drama

- 2h 30m

68 %

User Score

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Crusoe Kurddal

Ridjimiraril

Jamie Gulpilil

Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

The Storyteller

Peter Minygululu

Minygululu

Frances Djulibing

Nowalingu

Sonia Djarrabalminym

Banalandju

Cassandra Malangarri Baker

Munandjarra

Philip Gudthaykudthay

The Sorcerer

Peter Djigirr

Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior

Full Cast & Crew

Original Title

Ten Canoes

Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

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Revenue

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