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My Father's Shadow

7.2 / 10 7.2 2025 1h 33mNR

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.

Directed by Akinola Davies Jr.

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CAST

The people behind the story

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùFolarin

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Chibuike Marvellous EgboOlaremi

Godwin Egbo

Godwin EgboAkinola

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Akereli DavidYoung Remi

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Owa Orire JeremiahYoung Akin

Efon Wini

Efon WiniBola

Olarotimi Fakunle

Olarotimi FakunleCorridor

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Greg 'Teddybear' OjeufaEmeka