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My Father's Shadow
Film12A

My Father's Shadow(2025)

  • Drama

1h 33m

Last verified: 03/05/2026

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Synopsis

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.(English)

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Director

Akinola Davies

Cast

  • Sope Dirisu
  • Efon Wini

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  • Audio DescriptionUnknown
  • Sign LanguageUnknown