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.
Director
Akinola Davies Jr.
Original Language
en
Rating
7.4/10
(43 votes)
Release Year
2025
Runtime
1h 33m
Status
Released
Genres
Drama
Production Countries
NigeriaUnited KingdomIreland
Production Countries
NigeriaUnited KingdomIreland
Cast
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Folarin
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Olaremi
Godwin Egbo
Akinola
Efon Wini
Bola
Olarotimi Fakunle
Corridor
Tosin Adeyemi
Aunty Seyi
Martha Ehinome Orhiere
Ngozi
Ayo Lijadu
Baba
Patrick Diabuah
Felix
Uzoamaka Power
Abike
Videos & Trailers
The magic of memory in MY FATHER'S SHADOW.
Teaser
Akinola Davies Jr. dreams of 90s Nigeria | MUBI Podcast
Featurette
"Family is the most important thing."
Teaser
In Conversation With the Director & Cast
Featurette
