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My Father's Shadow (2025)

  • Sep 19, 2025
  • 1h 33m
  • NR

7.2/10

TMDB user score
56 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

My Father's Shadow is a 2025 drama film directed by Akinola Davies Jr.. Its leading cast includes Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo and Godwin Egbo. It runs for 1 hour 33 minutes.

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 33 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 56 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch My Father's Shadow

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Cast

  • Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Folarin
  • Chibuike Marvellous Egbo Olaremi
  • Godwin Egbo Akinola
  • Akereli David Young Remi
  • Owa Orire Jeremiah Young Akin
  • Efon Wini Bola
  • Olarotimi Fakunle Corridor
  • Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa Emeka
  • Tosin Adeyemi Aunty Seyi
  • Martha Ehinome Orhiere Ngozi
  • Ayo Lijadu Baba
  • Patrick Diabuah Felix
  • Adesina McCoy Babalola Gbemi
  • Uzoamaka Power Abike
  • Tobi Monday Solomon Conductor
  • Adodo Emmanuel Fair Skinned Man
  • Yetunde Victoria Coker Disgrunted Passenger
  • Itunu Olowolaju Bus Man

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