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

Ten Canoes(2006)

Ten Canoes

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.

Aired:
June 29, 2006
Status:
Released
Rating:
6.7/10
(73 votes)
Production:
Fandango
Vertigo Productions
SBS Independent
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