My Father's Shadow(2025)
Overview
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.
Director
Akinola Davies Jr.
Studio
BBC Film
Cast
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
as Folarin
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
as Olaremi
Godwin Egbo
as Akinola
Akereli David
as Young Remi
Owa Orire Jeremiah
as Young Akin
Efon Wini
as Bola
Olarotimi Fakunle
as Corridor
Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa
as Emeka
Tosin Adeyemi
as Aunty Seyi
Martha Ehinome Orhiere
as Ngozi
Ayo Lijadu
as Baba
Patrick Diabuah
as Felix
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2025
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
BBC Film • BFI • Fremantle
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What is My Father's Shadow 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 directed My Father's Shadow?▼
My Father's Shadow was directed by Akinola Davies Jr. and released in 2025. It is a drama film.
How long is My Father's Shadow?▼
My Father's Shadow has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in My Father's Shadow?▼
The cast of My Father's Shadow includes Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Folarin, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo as Olaremi, Godwin Egbo as Akinola, Akereli David as Young Remi, Owa Orire Jeremiah as Young Akin and more.
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