My Father's Shadow
Sep 19, 2025 · 1h 33m
Director
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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Cast of My Father's Shadow
Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùFolarin
Chibuike Marvellous EgboOlaremi
Godwin EgboAkinola
Akereli DavidYoung Remi- Owa Orire JeremiahYoung Akin
Efon WiniBola
Olarotimi FakunleCorridor- Greg 'Teddybear' OjeufaEmeka
Tosin AdeyemiAunty Seyi
Martha Ehinome OrhiereNgozi
Ayo LijaduBaba
Patrick DiabuahFelix- Adesina McCoy BabalolaGbemi
Uzoamaka PowerAbike- Tobi Monday SolomonConductor
- Adodo EmmanuelFair Skinned Man
- Yetunde Victoria CokerDisgrunted Passenger
- Itunu OlowolajuBus Man
- Ikechukwu GabrielOlder Man
- Stephen Taiwo JosephBus Passenger
- Patrick EssienTruck Passenger
- Ijeh AndrewTaxi Driver
- Paul EdoborPatron
- Lawrence ChuSegun
Crew of My Father's Shadow
Akinola Davies Jr.Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Wale DaviesWriter, Executive Producer- Rachel DargavelProducer
- Funmbi OgunbanwoProducer
Ama AmpaduExecutive Producer
Ed GuineyExecutive Producer
Andrew LoweExecutive Producer- Eva YatesExecutive Producer
- Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùExecutive Producer
- Christian VesperExecutive Producer
- CJ MirraOriginal Music Composer, Sound Supervisor
- Duval TimothyOriginal Music Composer
- Jermaine Canute EdwardsDirector of Photography
- Omar GuzmánEditor
- Pablo AntiProduction Design
- Jennifer AntiProduction Design
- PC WilliamsCostume Design
- Nick HayesLine Producer
- Chad OrororoSound Designer
- James RidgwaySound Re-Recording Mixer
About My Father's Shadow
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.
When was My Father's Shadow released?
My Father's Shadow was released on September 19, 2025.
Where can I watch My Father's Shadow?
My Father's Shadow is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is My Father's Shadow?
My Father's Shadow runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who directed My Father's Shadow?
My Father's Shadow was directed by Akinola Davies Jr..
Who is in the cast of My Father's Shadow?
The cast of My Father's Shadow includes Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Folarin), Chibuike Marvellous Egbo (Olaremi), Godwin Egbo (Akinola), Akereli David (Young Remi) and Owa Orire Jeremiah (Young Akin).