My Father's Shadow (2025)
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.
Writers: Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
Stars: Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akereli David
My Father's Shadow is a 2025 Nigerian Drama film directed by Akinola Davies Jr., starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akereli David. It runs 1h 33m and is rated NR. The film holds a 7.2/10 rating from 55 votes on TMDB.
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
Details
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria, United Kingdom, Ireland |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | Mano tėvo šešėlis, A Sombra do Meu Pai, 爸爸的背影 |
| Runtime | 1h 33m |
| Rating | NR (US) |
| Production | BBC Film, BFI, Fremantle |
| IMDb ID | tt35695538 |
| TMDB ID | 1432605 |
