Ten Canoes

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Crusoe Kurddal Ridjimiraril

Jamie Gulpilil Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil The Storyteller

Peter Minygululu Minygululu