Crocodile Dreaming
2006•M•27m•Released
DramaFantasy
Crocodile Dreaming is a modern day supernatural myth about two estranged brothers, played by iconic Indigenous actors David Gulpill and Tom E. Lewis. Separated at birth, they have different fathers. One is readily accepted as a full-fledged member of the tribe and is looked on to fulfill the duties of jungaiy, an important ceremonial role which obliges him to be caretaker for his mother's dreaming, the crocodile totem. The other, whose father was white, is younger and has had to struggle to fit into the tribe who see him only as a yella fella.
Director
Darlene Johnson
Writer
Darlene Johnson
Languages
English
Studio
Ronin Films
Cast
David Gulpilil
Burrimmilla
Tom E. Lewis
Charlie
Richard Birrinbirrin
George
Mary Dhapalany
Judy
Frances Djulibing
Mother/Crocodile Spirit
Jamie Gulpilil
Peter
Production
Company
Ronin Films
Company
Australian Film Commission
Producer
Sue Milliken
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