My Father's Shadow
2025•NR•1h 33m•7.4•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Akinola Davies Jr.
Writer
Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
Languages
English, Yoruba
Studio
BBC Film
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
Production
Company
BBC Film
Company
BFI
Company
Fremantle
Company
Electric Theatre Collective
Company
Element Pictures
Company
Crybaby
Company
Fatherland Productions
Producer
Rachel Dargavel
Producer
Funmbi Ogunbanwo
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