CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 33m · NR
My Father's Shadow
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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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
EN
Released
September 19, 2025
Studios
BBC FilmBFIFremantle

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The magic of memory in MY FATHER'S SHADOW.

The magic of memory in MY FATHER'S SHADOW.

"Family is the most important thing."

"Family is the most important thing."

A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

An award-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

An award-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

Dive into Akinola Davies Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW, a family together for one day.

Dive into Akinola Davies Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW, a family together for one day.

A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together.

A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together.

Akinola Davies Jr.’s BAFTA-nominated debut MY FATHER’S SHADOW, opens this Friday in cinemas.

Akinola Davies Jr.’s BAFTA-nominated debut MY FATHER’S SHADOW, opens this Friday in cinemas.

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Akinola Davies Jr.
Akinola Davies Jr.
Written by
Wale Davies
Akinola Davies Jr.
Akinola Davies Jr.
Produced by
Rachel Dargavel
Funmbi Ogunbanwo

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