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My Father's Shadow

Film20251h 33mReleased

Drama
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Director
Akinola Davies Jr.
Language
English
Released
2025-09-19
Runtime
1h 33m

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7.447 votes on TMDB

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6.5

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The story

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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Cast

  • Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
    Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùFolarin
  • Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
    Chibuike Marvellous EgboOlaremi
  • Godwin Egbo
    Godwin EgboAkinola
  • Akereli David — artwork unavailable
    Akereli DavidYoung Remi
  • Owa Orire Jeremiah — artwork unavailable
    Owa Orire JeremiahYoung Akin
  • Efon Wini
    Efon WiniBola
  • Olarotimi Fakunle
    Olarotimi FakunleCorridor
  • Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa — artwork unavailable
    Greg 'Teddybear' OjeufaEmeka
  • Tosin Adeyemi
    Tosin AdeyemiAunty Seyi
  • Martha Ehinome Orhiere
    Martha Ehinome OrhiereNgozi