My Father's Shadow

My Father's Shadow

7.4 /10 43 votes
September 19, 2025 1h 33m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Akinola Davies Jr.
Writers Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
Studio BBC Film
Rating 7.4/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Folarin

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Olaremi

Godwin Egbo

Godwin Egbo

Akinola

Akereli David

Young Remi

Owa Orire Jeremiah

Young Akin

Efon Wini

Efon Wini

Bola

Olarotimi Fakunle

Olarotimi Fakunle

Corridor

Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa

Emeka

Tosin Adeyemi

Tosin Adeyemi

Aunty Seyi

Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Ngozi

Ayo Lijadu

Ayo Lijadu

Baba

Patrick Diabuah

Patrick Diabuah

Felix

Frequently Asked Questions

My Father's Shadow was released on September 19, 2025.

The runtime of My Father's Shadow is 1h 33m.

My Father's Shadow is a Drama movie.

My Father's Shadow has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

My Father's Shadow is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

My Father's Shadow was directed by Akinola Davies Jr..

The main cast of My Father's Shadow includes Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo.

My Father's Shadow is originally in English.