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Ten Canoes
AdventureComedyDrama

TEN CANOES

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

20061h 30m6.7 TMDb

Directed by Peter Djigirr

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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

Crusoe Kurddal

Ridjimiraril

Jamie Gulpilil

Jamie Gulpilil

Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

The Storyteller

Peter Minygululu

Peter Minygululu

Minygululu

Frances Djulibing

Frances Djulibing

Nowalingu

Sonia Djarrabalminym

Sonia Djarrabalminym

Banalandju

Cassandra Malangarri Baker

Cassandra Malangarri Baker

Munandjarra

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.6
Complexity6.4
Humor7
Realism7.3
Action6.1
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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