The Core Question
What just happened between you and "Ten Canoes"?
No need to judge. Just record how you feel right now.
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 & Crew
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Peter Djigirr
Director
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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
Stills
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