Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
Director: Peter Djigirr, Rolf de Heer
Starring: Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin
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.
Director
Peter Djigirr, Rolf de Heer
Production
Fandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent, Fandango Australia
Cast
Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, David Gulpilil, Peter Minygululu , Frances Djulibing, Sonia Djarrabalminym, Cassandra Malangarri Baker, Philip Gudthaykudthay, Peter Djigirr, Michael Dawu, Bobby Bunungurr, Johnny Buniyira, Billy Black, Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr, Carl Dhalurruma, Kathy Gonun, Jennifer Djenana