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Ten Canoes

"Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble"

2006 90 min 6.8

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 2006-06-29
Budget: $2,000,000
Revenue: $300,000
Production: Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent