My Father's Shadow (2025)

My Father's Shadow (2025) poster

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.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: CJ Mirra, Duval Timothy
Cinematography: Jermaine Canute Edwards
Editing: Omar Guzmán
Production: BBC Film, BFI, Fremantle, Electric Theatre Collective, Element Pictures, Crybaby, Fatherland Productions
Country: Nigeria, United Kingdom, Ireland
Language: English, Èdè Yorùbá
Original Language: en

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

sibling relationship, estranged father, 1990s, lagos, father son relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Father's Shadow about?
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.
Who directed My Father's Shadow?
My Father's Shadow was directed by Akinola Davies Jr..
Who stars in My Father's Shadow?
My Father's Shadow stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Efon Wini, Godwin Egbo, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Tosin Adeyemi, Adesina McCoy Babalola.
How long is My Father's Shadow?
My Father's Shadow has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is My Father's Shadow?
My Father's Shadow is a Drama film.
Where was My Father's Shadow produced?
My Father's Shadow was produced in Nigeria, United Kingdom, Ireland.
What are the themes of My Father's Shadow?
The themes of My Father's Shadow include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.