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29/06/2006 Adventure, Comedy, Drama 1h 30m
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Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble

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.

  1. Rolf de Heer

    Writer, Director

  2. Peter Djigirr

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Crusoe Kurddal

    Ridjimiraril

  2. Jamie Gulpilil

    Dayindi / Yeeralparil

  3. Richard Birrinbirrin

    Birrinbirrin

  4. David Gulpilil

    The Storyteller

  5. Peter Minygululu

    Minygululu

  6. Frances Djulibing

    Nowalingu

  7. Sonia Djarrabalminym

    Banalandju

  8. Cassandra Malangarri Baker

    Munandjarra

  9. Philip Gudthaykudthay

    The Sorcerer

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$2,000,000.00

Revenue
$300,000.00

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