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Yolngu Boy

Yolngu Boy

One skin. One dream. One law.

20015.31h 28m

Overview

After committing a crime for which he is likely to be jailed, a Yolngu teenager convinces two of his childhood friends to join him on a journey from North East Arnhem Land to Darwin to seek help from a tribal leader.

Directed by Stephen Johnson
Written by Stephen Johnson, Chris Anastassiades, Gordon Glenn
Produced by Patricia Edgar, Gordon Glenn
Box Office0Revenue: $671

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Top Cast

J

John Sebastian Pilakui

Lorrpu

N

Nathan Daniels

Milika

Sean Mununggurr

Sean Mununggurr

Botj

L

Lirrina Mununggurr

Yuwan

M

Makuma Yunupingu

Matjala

N

Nungki Yunupingu

Dawu

M

Mangatjay Yunupingu

Maralitja Man

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Policeman

G

Gerard Buyan Garrawurra

Lunginy

G

Garritjpi Garawirrtja

Botj (9 Years Old)

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Themes & Keywords

huntermale friendshipalcoholismburglaryfather son reunionjourneyaustralian aboriginalaustralian bushtraditional culturejuvenile delinquency

About Yolngu Boy

Yolngu Boy is a drama, adventure film released in 2001 exploring themes of hunter, male friendship, alcoholism, burglary, father son reunion, journey. Directed by Stephen Johnson, it stars John Sebastian Pilakui, Nathan Daniels, Sean Mununggurr. After committing a crime for which he is likely to be jailed, a Yolngu teenager convinces two of his childhood friends to join him on a journey from North East Arnhem Land to Darwin to seek help from a tribal leader.

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