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My Father's Shadow

2025 · NR · 1h 33m

Directed by Akinola Davies Jr.

7.2

TMDB audience score
56 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

  • Tosin Adeyemi
    Aunty Seyi

  • Martha Ehinome Orhiere
    Ngozi

  • Ayo Lijadu
    Baba

  • Patrick Diabuah
    Felix

  • Adesina McCoy Babalola
    Gbemi

  • Uzoamaka Power
    Abike

  • Tobi Monday Solomon
    Conductor

  • Adodo Emmanuel
    Fair Skinned Man

  • Yetunde Victoria Coker
    Disgrunted Passenger

  • Itunu Olowolaju
    Bus Man