Ten Canoes

2006 | 90 minutes | 6.7 ★ (67)

Ten Canoes
  • 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

    29 June 2006

  • DirectingRolf de Heer
  • Budget

    $2,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $300,000.00

  • Stars

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