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Yolngu Boy

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2001-03-22

Runtime: 88 mins

Director: Stephen Johnson

Writer: Chris Anastassiades

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama, Adventure

Original title: Yolngu Boy

Production Companies: Burrundi Productions, The Australian Children's Television Foundation

Production Countries: Australia

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