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2025

My Father's Shadow

TMDB 7.2

1h 33m · 19 Sept 2025

Drama

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 byAkinola Davies Jr.

Cast

  • 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

Where to watch

Streaming in United States

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