• StatusReleased
  • Release Date2006-06-29
  • Runtime90 minutes
  • TaglineTen canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
  • Revenue300,000$
  • GenreAdventure, Comedy, Drama
  • Production
    CompaniesFandango, Vertigo Productions, SBS Independent
  • Budget2,000,000$

Movie 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.

Casts

Richard Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil