My Father's Shadow

2025

1 hr 33 mins

Drama

72%

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Popularity

6.4

Companies

BBC Film

DirectorAkinola Davies Jr.

Writers Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.

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.

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Top 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

Trailers & Clips

Q&A | BAFTA Outstanding Debut Winner | Ritzy Cinema 2026 The magic of memory in MY FATHER'S SHADOW. Akinola Davies Jr. dreams of 90s Nigeria | MUBI Podcast "Family is the most important thing." In Conversation With the Director & Cast A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr. Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies Win the Outstanding Debut BAFTA | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 An award-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr. “Feel whatever you want to feel.” Director Akinola Davies Jr. introduces MY FATHER'S SHADOW. Dive into Akinola Davies Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW, a family together for one day. My Father's Shadow director Akinola Davies Jr. on the importance of family A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together. Akinola Davies Jr.’s BAFTA-nominated debut MY FATHER’S SHADOW, opens this Friday in cinemas. Official Clip Akinola Davies Jr. on Why He Shot MY FATHER’S SHADOW on Film Official Trailer The Davies and Egbo brothers play My Brother Knows Best Why Should Nigerian Watch My Father's Shadow in Cinemas? 1 Week Left 10 Days Left In Cinemas 19th September Official Trailer Official Clip

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