Drama
My Father's Shadow
2025
93 min
7.4
74.4%
User Score
(43 votes)
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.
STARRING
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akereli David, Owa Orire Jeremiah
Videos & Trailers
1080p
Teaser
The magic of memory in MY FATHER'S SHADOW.
1080p
Featurette
Akinola Davies Jr. dreams of 90s Nigeria | MUBI Podcast
1080p
Teaser
"Family is the most important thing."
1080p
Featurette
In Conversation With the Director & Cast
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Teaser
A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.
1080p
Featurette
Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies Win the Outstanding Debut BAFTA | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026
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Teaser
An award-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.
1080p
Featurette
“Feel whatever you want to feel.” Director Akinola Davies Jr. introduces MY FATHER'S SHADOW.
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
