My Father's Shadow

My Father's Shadow

Drama · 2026 · 1h 33m

Movie

7.2/10 · TMDB

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.

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Cast & crew

Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùFolarin
Chibuike Marvellous EgboOlaremi
Godwin EgboAkinola
Akereli DavidYoung Remi
Owa Orire JeremiahYoung Akin
Efon WiniBola
Olarotimi FakunleCorridor
Greg 'Teddybear' OjeufaEmeka
Tosin AdeyemiAunty Seyi
Martha Ehinome OrhiereNgozi
Ayo LijaduBaba
Patrick DiabuahFelix
Adesina McCoy BabalolaGbemi
Uzoamaka PowerAbike
Tobi Monday SolomonConductor

Information

Release date
6 February 2026
Director
Akinola Davies Jr.
Genres
Drama
Runtime
1h 33m
Country of origin
Nigeria

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