My Father's Shadow poster

My Father's Shadow(2025)

  • Drama
  • History
8.0

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.

Status:Released
Release Date:Sep 19, 2025
Runtime: 1h 33m

Director:

Akinola Davies Jr.

Writer:

Wale Davies,Akinola Davies Jr.

Top Cast

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Folarin

Efon Wini

Efon Wini

Bola

Godwin Egbo

Godwin Egbo

Akinola

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Olaremi

Tosin Adeyemi

Tosin Adeyemi

Aunty Seyi

Adesina McCoy Babalola

Adesina McCoy Babalola

Gbemi

Lawrence Chu

Lawrence Chu

Segun

Patrick Diabuah

Patrick Diabuah

Felix

Paul Edobor

Paul Edobor

Patron

Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Ngozi

Ayo Lijadu

Ayo Lijadu

Baba

Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa

Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa

Emeka

Uzoamaka Power

Uzoamaka Power

Abike

Official Videos

Akinola Davies Jr. on Why He Shot MY FATHER’S SHADOW on Film

Akinola Davies Jr. on Why He Shot MY FATHER’S SHADOW on Film

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

The Davies and Egbo brothers play My Brother Knows Best

The Davies and Egbo brothers play My Brother Knows Best

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Clip

Official Clip

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