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Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes (2006)

1h 30m | PG-13

⭐ 6.8 / 10

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.

Director: Rolf de Heer

Studio: Fandango

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Crusoe Kurddal

Crusoe Kurddal

as Ridjimiraril

Jamie Gulpilil

Jamie Gulpilil

as Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

as Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

as The Storyteller

Peter Minygululu

Peter Minygululu

as Minygululu

Frances Djulibing

Frances Djulibing

as Nowalingu