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My Father's Shadow

2026·1h 34m
Drama
IMDb Rating
★ 7.3/10
1,996 votes
Metascore
85
Metacritic

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.

My Father's Shadow is a 2026 drama movie directed by Akinola Davies, starring Godwin Egbo, Chibuike Marvelous Egbo, Akerele David. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 from 1,996 votes and runs 1h 34m.

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Director
Akinola Davies
Stars
Godwin Egbo
Chibuike Marvelous Egbo
Akerele David
Efòn Wini
Sope Dirisu
Details
2026-04-10
94 min
Movie
★ United Kingdom, Ireland, Nigeria
★ English, Yoruba
Keywords
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