My Father's Shadow (2025)
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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.
Status: Released
Release Date: Sep 19, 2025
Runtime: 1h 33m
Director: Akinola Davies Jr.
Writer: Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
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Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Folarin
Efon Wini
Bola
Godwin Egbo
Akinola
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Olaremi
Tosin Adeyemi
Aunty Seyi
Adesina McCoy Babalola
Gbemi
Lawrence Chu
Segun
Patrick Diabuah
Felix
Paul Edobor
Patron
Martha Ehinome Orhiere
Ngozi
Ayo Lijadu
Baba
Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa
Emeka
Uzoamaka Power
Abike
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"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.
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Akinola Davies Jr. on Why He Shot MY FATHER’S SHADOW on Film
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The Davies and Egbo brothers play My Brother Knows Best
Why Should Nigerian Watch My Father's Shadow in Cinemas?
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In Cinemas 19th September
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