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Ten Canoes (2006)

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.

  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Crusoe KurddalCrusoe KurddalRidjimiraril
  • Photo of Jamie GulpililJamie GulpililDayindi / Yeeralparil
  • Photo of Richard BirrinbirrinRichard BirrinbirrinBirrinbirrin
  • Photo of David GulpililDavid GulpililThe Storyteller
  • Photo of Peter Minygululu Peter Minygululu Minygululu
  • Photo of Frances DjulibingFrances DjulibingNowalingu
  • Photo of Sonia DjarrabalminymSonia DjarrabalminymBanalandju
  • Photo of Cassandra Malangarri BakerCassandra Malangarri BakerMunandjarra
  • Photo of Philip GudthaykudthayPhilip GudthaykudthayThe Sorcerer
  • Photo of Peter DjigirrPeter DjigirrCanoeist/The Victim/Warrior

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