My Father's Shadow
7.3
54 votes
September 19, 2025
1h 33m
Drama
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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Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Folarin
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Olaremi
Godwin Egbo
AkinolaA
Akereli David
Young RemiO
Owa Orire Jeremiah
Young Akin
Efon Wini
Bola
Olarotimi Fakunle
CorridorG
Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa
Emeka
Tosin Adeyemi
Aunty Seyi
Martha Ehinome Orhiere
Ngozi
Ayo Lijadu
Baba
Patrick Diabuah
FelixA
Adesina McCoy Babalola
Gbemi
Uzoamaka Power
AbikeT
Tobi Monday Solomon
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