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My Father's Shadow

★ 7.2 / 10 (56 votes)September 19, 202593 minEN
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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Movie facts

Release dateSeptember 19, 2025
StatusReleased
Runtime93 min
Rating★ 7.2 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish, Yoruba
CountryNigeria, United Kingdom, Ireland
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionBBC Film, BFI, Fremantle, Electric Theatre Collective, Element Pictures, Crybaby, Fatherland Productions
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Crew

Director

Akinola Davies Jr.

Writers

Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.

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Cast

Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùṢọpẹ́ DìrísùFolarin
Chibuike Marvellous EgboChibuike Marvellous EgboOlaremi
Godwin EgboGodwin EgboAkinola
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Akereli DavidYoung Remi
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Owa Orire JeremiahYoung Akin
Efon WiniEfon WiniBola
Olarotimi FakunleOlarotimi FakunleCorridor
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Greg 'Teddybear' OjeufaEmeka
Tosin AdeyemiTosin AdeyemiAunty Seyi
Martha Ehinome OrhiereMartha Ehinome OrhiereNgozi
Ayo LijaduAyo LijaduBaba
Patrick DiabuahPatrick DiabuahFelix
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