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Release Year2025
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes47
DirectorAkinola Davies Jr.
WritersWale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Father's Shadow
About 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.
Directed by Akinola Davies Jr., My Father's Shadow leans on a strong ensemble — Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.
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