Yolngu Boy

One skin. One dream. One law.

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.

2001

Drama·Adventure

1h 28min

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Top Billed Cast

John Sebastian Pilakui
Lorrpu
Nathan Daniels
Milika
Sean Mununggurr
Botj
Jack Thompson
Policeman

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