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My Father's Shadow

Sep 19, 2025 · 1h 33m
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Drama

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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.

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CAST

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Folarin
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Olaremi
Godwin Egbo
Akinola
Akereli David
Young Remi
Owa Orire Jeremiah
Young Akin
Efon Wini
Bola
Olarotimi Fakunle
Corridor
Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa
Emeka
Directed by Akinola Davies Jr.

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
BBC Film, BFI, Fremantle, Electric Theatre Collective, Element Pictures, Crybaby, Fatherland Productions
Country
NG

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