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My Father's Shadow

NR20251h 33mAkinola Davies Jr.

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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.

Drama
Sibling RelationshipEstranged Father1990sLagosFather Son Relationship

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What is My Father's Shadow (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in My Father's Shadow?

My Father's Shadow stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Folarin), Chibuike Marvellous Egbo (Olaremi), Godwin Egbo (Akinola), Akereli David (Young Remi), Owa Orire Jeremiah (Young Akin). The film was directed by Akinola Davies Jr..

How long is My Father's Shadow?

My Father's Shadow has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated NR.

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