My Father's Shadow

My Father's Shadow

🎞️ Movie 94 min NG
IMDb TMDb Drama
★ 7.3 /10 2025

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

Cast

Sope Dirisu
Sope Dirisu
Folarin
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Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Remi
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Godwin Egbo
Akin
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Akerele David
Young Remi
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Owa Orire Jeremiah
Young Akin
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Efòn Wini
Bola
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Olarotimi Fakunle
Corridor
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Tosin Adeyemi
Aunty Seyi
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Martha Ehinome
Ngozi
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Ayo Lijadu
Baba
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CJ Mirra
Composer
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Duval Timothy
Composer
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Jermaine Canute Edwards
Cinematographer

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Official Trailer
The magic of memory in MY FATHER'S SHADOW.
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The magic of memory in MY FATHER'S SHADOW.
"Family is the most important thing."
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"Family is the most important thing."
A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.
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A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.
An award-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.
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An award-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.
Dive into Akinola Davies Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW, a family together for one day.
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Dive into Akinola Davies Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW, a family together for one day.
A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together.
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A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together.
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