My Father's Shadow

  • Rated 7.2 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2025
  • 1h 33m
  • Drama

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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Director
Akinola Davies Jr.
Starring
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akereli David

Cast

  • Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

    Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

    Folarin

  • Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

    Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

    Olaremi

  • Godwin Egbo

    Godwin Egbo

    Akinola

  • Akereli David

    Young Remi

  • Owa Orire Jeremiah

    Young Akin

  • Efon Wini

    Efon Wini

    Bola

  • Olarotimi Fakunle

    Olarotimi Fakunle

    Corridor

  • Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa

    Emeka

  • Tosin Adeyemi

    Tosin Adeyemi

    Aunty Seyi

  • Martha Ehinome Orhiere

    Martha Ehinome Orhiere

    Ngozi

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