Ten Canoes (2006)

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.

Release Date : Jun 29, 2006

Runtime : 1h 30m

Genre : Adventure  Comedy  Drama  

Companies : Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent

Countries : Australia

Keywords : australia, swamp, canoe, tribe, hunting, death, storytelling, native peoples, hunt, australian aboriginal