Yolngu Boy(2001)
One skin. One dream. One law.
Yolngu Boy Synopsis
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.
Yolngu Boy (2001) is a drama and adventure film directed by Stephen Johnson, released on March 22, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars John Sebastian Pilakui, Nathan Daniels, Sean Mununggurr and Lirrina Mununggurr. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Johnson
- Writers:
- Stephen Johnson, Chris Anastassiades, Gordon Glenn
- Producers:
- Patricia Edgar, Gordon Glenn
- Cinematographer:
- Brad Shield
- Composer:
- Mark Ovenden
- Production:
- Burrundi Productions, The Australian Children's Television Foundation
- Revenue:
- $671
- Status:
- Released
Yolngu Boy (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Yolngu Boy before you stream it.
Yolngu Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Sebastian Pilakui
John Sebastian Pilakui
as Lorrpu
- Nathan Daniels
Nathan Daniels
as Milika
Sean Mununggurr
as Botj
- Lirrina Mununggurr
Lirrina Mununggurr
as Yuwan
- Makuma Yunupingu
Makuma Yunupingu
as Matjala
- Nungki Yunupingu
Nungki Yunupingu
as Dawu
- Mangatjay Yunupingu
Mangatjay Yunupingu
as Maralitja Man
Jack Thompson
as Policeman
- Gerard Buyan Garrawurra
Gerard Buyan Garrawurra
as Lunginy
- Garritjpi Garawirrtja
Garritjpi Garawirrtja
as Botj (9 Years Old)
- Buywarri Mununggurr
Buywarri Mununggurr
as Lorrpu (9 Years Old)
- Buwata Mununggurr
Buwata Mununggurr
as Milika (9 years old)
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Johnson, written by Stephen Johnson, Chris Anastassiades and Gordon Glenn, produced by Patricia Edgar and Gordon Glenn.
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Yolngu Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Yolngu Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Yolngu Boy online?
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Yolngu Boy (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Yolngu Boy?
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The main cast of Yolngu Boy (2001) includes John Sebastian Pilakui, Nathan Daniels, Sean Mununggurr, Lirrina Mununggurr and Makuma Yunupingu. The film was directed by Stephen Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yolngu Boy released?
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Yolngu Boy was released on March 22, 2001 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Yolngu Boy worth watching?
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Yolngu Boy (2001) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Yolngu Boy?
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