Directed by Bentley Dean, Martin Butler • Drama • With Marie Wawa, Mungau Dain • 2015 • 104 minutes
In one of the world's last tribal societies, a young girl breaks off an arranged marriage to run away with her lover, setting off a war that threatens the tribe's future.
Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards, marking Australia’s first-ever nomination in the category.
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