Ten Canoes
“Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble”
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.
Crusoe Kurddalas Ridjimiraril
Jamie Gulpililas Dayindi / Yeeralparil
Richard Birrinbirrinas Birrinbirrin
Peter Minygululu as Minygululu
Frances Djulibingas Nowalingu
Sonia Djarrabalminymas Banalandju
Cassandra Malangarri Bakeras Munandjarra
Philip Gudthaykudthayas The Sorcerer
Michael Dawuas Canoeist/The Stranger
Bobby Bunungurras Canoeist/Uncle
Johnny Buniyiraas Canoeist/Warrior
Billy Blackas Canoeist/Warrior
Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburras Canoeist/Warrior
Carl Dhalurrumaas Canoeist/Warrior
Kathy Gonunas Birrinbirrin's Wife #1
Jennifer Djenanaas Birrinbirrin's Wife #2

