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My Father's Shadow

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.

90% (35,288)

My Father's Shadow

Where to watch: MUBI

Movie · Drama · NR

2025 · 1h 33m · ★ 90% (35K)

Director: Akinola Davies Jr.

Starring: Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo

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.

Production

BBC Film, BFI, Fremantle, Electric Theatre Collective, Element Pictures, Crybaby

Cast

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akereli David, Owa Orire Jeremiah, Efon Wini, Olarotimi Fakunle, Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa, Tosin Adeyemi, Martha Ehinome Orhiere, Ayo Lijadu, Patrick Diabuah, Adesina McCoy Babalola, Uzoamaka Power, Tobi Monday Solomon, Adodo Emmanuel, Yetunde Victoria Coker, Itunu Olowolaju, Ikechukwu Gabriel, Stephen Taiwo Joseph

Where to watch

MUBI

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