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My Father's Shadow

Year
2025
Director
Akinola Davies Jr.
Runtime
93 min
Genre
Drama
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Synopsis

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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  • CAN 25

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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

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