Yolngu Boy

One skin. One dream. One law.

2001
1h 28m
Drama
Adventure

5.8TMDB(8)

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.

Fun facts

Nominations
3 award nominations, including the AACTA Award for Best Editing (2001)
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Setting
Set in Australia
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Music
Music by Mark Ovenden
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Details

Director: Stephen Johnson
Writer: Chris AnastassiadesWriter
Status: Released
Release date: March 22, 2001
Original language: English
Revenue: $671
Countries: Australia

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Production

Burrundi Productions

Cast

John Sebastian PilakuiLorrpu
Nathan DanielsMilika
Sean MununggurrBotj
Lirrina MununggurrYuwan
Makuma YunupinguMatjala
Nungki YunupinguDawu
Mangatjay YunupinguMaralitja Man
Jack ThompsonPoliceman
Gerard Buyan GarrawurraLunginy
Garritjpi GarawirrtjaBotj (9 Years Old)
Buywarri MununggurrLorrpu (9 Years Old)
Buwata MununggurrMilika (9 years old)
Gurumin MarikaCrowd #1
Joseph ClementsPoliceman at Wharf