Ten Canoes 2006

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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The 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

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Johnny Buniyira Canoeist/Warrior

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Billy Black Canoeist/Warrior

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