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My Father's Shadow

My Father's Shadow

Drama · 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.

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My Father's Shadow

2025 Drama 1h 33m

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7.3 / 10

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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.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Akinola Davies Jr.

Written by

Wale Davies · Akinola Davies Jr.

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Folarin

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Olaremi

Godwin Egbo

Godwin Egbo

Akinola

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Akereli David

Young Remi

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Owa Orire Jeremiah

Young Akin

Efon Wini

Efon Wini

Bola

Olarotimi Fakunle

Olarotimi Fakunle

Corridor

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Put My Father's Shadow on trial.

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.