Ten Canoes (2006)
"Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble"
Title: Ten Canoes
Original Title: Ten Canoes
Release Date: 2006-06-29
Status: Released
Rating: 6.699/10 (from 73 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Production Companies: Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent
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.
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
