Returning to his homeland was the last wish of legendary actor David Gulpilil.

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Born at Gulpulul, on the Arafura swamp, in the Northern Territory's Arnhem Land, this is where he wanted to be laid to rest.

When he died in South Australia in 2021, Mr Gulpilil's family contended with COVID-19 restrictions, and other logistical challenges to return him home, to be buried along the water goanna songline of this Country.

Throughout the journey, spanning more than 4000 kilometres, via plane, car, boat, on foot, and accompanied by ceremony at each leg, Mr Gulpilil's family granted permission for his final chapter to be filmed.

The documentary, Jour

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