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My Father's Shadow

★ 7.2 TMDB Rating · 55 votes

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.

Director
Akinola Davies Jr.
Release date
Sep 19, 2025
Original language
English
Origin
Nigeria

Cast of My Father's Shadow

  • Portrait of Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

    Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

    Folarin

  • Portrait of Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

    Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

    Olaremi

  • Portrait of Godwin Egbo

    Godwin Egbo

    Akinola

  • Akereli David

    Young Remi

  • Owa Orire Jeremiah

    Young Akin

  • Portrait of Efon Wini

    Efon Wini

    Bola

  • Portrait of Olarotimi Fakunle

    Olarotimi Fakunle

    Corridor

  • Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa

    Emeka

  • Portrait of Tosin Adeyemi

    Tosin Adeyemi

    Aunty Seyi

  • Portrait of Martha Ehinome Orhiere

    Martha Ehinome Orhiere

    Ngozi

  • Portrait of Ayo Lijadu

    Ayo Lijadu

    Baba

  • Portrait of Patrick Diabuah

    Patrick Diabuah

    Felix

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United States
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United Kingdom
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India
Streaming on MUBI
Canada
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Australia
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