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My Father's Shadow

September 19, 2025
Directed by
Akinola Davies Jr.

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.

sibling relationship

estranged father

1990s

lagos

father son relationship

Last Updated: 9 days ago

Cast

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Folarin

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Folarin

Efon Wini as Bola

Efon Wini

Bola

Godwin Egbo

Akinola

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Olaremi

Tosin Adeyemi as Aunty Seyi

Tosin Adeyemi

Aunty Seyi

Adesina McCoy Babalola

Gbemi

Lawrence Chu

Segun

Patrick Diabuah as Felix

Patrick Diabuah

Felix

Paul Edobor

Patron

Martha Ehinome Orhiere as Ngozi

Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Ngozi

Ayo Lijadu as Baba

Ayo Lijadu

Baba

Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa

Emeka

Uzoamaka Power as Abike

Uzoamaka Power

Abike

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

An award-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

An award-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

Dive into Akinola Davies Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW, a family together for one day.

Dive into Akinola Davies Jr.’s MY FATHER’S SHADOW, a family together for one day.

A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together.

A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together.

Akinola Davies Jr.’s BAFTA-nominated debut MY FATHER’S SHADOW, opens this Friday in cinemas.

Akinola Davies Jr.’s BAFTA-nominated debut MY FATHER’S SHADOW, opens this Friday in cinemas.

In Cinemas 19th September

In Cinemas 19th September

Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies Win the Outstanding Debut BAFTA | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026

Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies Win the Outstanding Debut BAFTA | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026

“Feel whatever you want to feel.” Director Akinola Davies Jr. introduces MY FATHER'S SHADOW.

“Feel whatever you want to feel.” Director Akinola Davies Jr. introduces MY FATHER'S SHADOW.

My Father's Shadow director Akinola Davies Jr. on the importance of family

My Father's Shadow director Akinola Davies Jr. on the importance of family

Akinola Davies Jr. on Why He Shot MY FATHER’S SHADOW on Film

Akinola Davies Jr. on Why He Shot MY FATHER’S SHADOW on Film

The Davies and Egbo brothers play My Brother Knows Best

The Davies and Egbo brothers play My Brother Knows Best

Why Should Nigerian Watch My Father's Shadow in Cinemas?

Why Should Nigerian Watch My Father's Shadow in Cinemas?

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