My Father's Shadow

My Father's Shadow

My Father's Shadow

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My Father's Shadow

2025

1h 33m

8.0(5 votes)

Drama

History

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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Production Companies

BBC Film

BFI

Fremantle

Element Pictures

Crybaby

Fatherland Productions

Videos & Trailers

5 videos

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Folarin

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Acting

Efon Wini

Bola

Efon Wini

Acting

Godwin Egbo

Akinola

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Acting

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Olaremi

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Acting

Tosin Adeyemi

Aunty Seyi

Tosin Adeyemi

Acting

Adesina McCoy Babalola

Gbemi

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Acting

Lawrence Chu

Segun

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Acting

Patrick Diabuah

Felix

Patrick Diabuah

Acting

Paul Edobor

Patron

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Acting

Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Ngozi

Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Acting

Ayo Lijadu

Baba

Ayo Lijadu

Acting

Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa

Emeka

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Acting

Uzoamaka Power

Abike

Uzoamaka Power

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