Ten Canoes

Overview

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

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Crusoe Kurddal

Ridjimiraril

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Jamie Gulpilil

Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

The Storyteller

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Peter Minygululu

Minygululu

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Frances Djulibing

Nowalingu

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Sonia Djarrabalminym

Banalandju

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Cassandra Malangarri Baker

Munandjarra

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Philip Gudthaykudthay

The Sorcerer

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Peter Djigirr

Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior

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Michael Dawu

Canoeist/The Stranger

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Bobby Bunungurr

Canoeist/Uncle