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My Father's Shadow

7.320251h 33mNRReleased

Drama

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.

The story

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.

Director: Akinola Davies Jr.
Original language: en
Studio: BBC Film

Cast

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Folarin

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Olaremi

Godwin Egbo

Godwin Egbo

Akinola

Akereli David

Young Remi

Owa Orire Jeremiah

Young Akin

Efon Wini

Efon Wini

Bola

Olarotimi Fakunle

Olarotimi Fakunle

Corridor

Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa

Emeka

Tosin Adeyemi

Tosin Adeyemi

Aunty Seyi

Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Ngozi

Ayo Lijadu

Ayo Lijadu

Baba

Patrick Diabuah

Patrick Diabuah

Felix

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