Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Michael Dawu
Canoeist/The Stranger
Bobby Bunungurr
Canoeist/Uncle
Frequently Asked Questions
Ten Canoes was released on June 29, 2006.
The runtime of Ten Canoes is 1h 30m.
Ten Canoes is a Adventure, Comedy, Drama movie.
Ten Canoes has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
Ten Canoes is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Ten Canoes was directed by Rolf de Heer.
The main cast of Ten Canoes includes Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin.
Ten Canoes is originally in English.