Film · 2006 · 90 min

Ten Canoes (2006)

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

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.

Directed by: Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr

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

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