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My Father's Shadow

2025, Movie, 1h 34min

Kid brothers Remi and Akin get to spend a gift of a day with their estranged father Folarin. They go on a voyage into Lagos observing the colossal city for the first time and the hoops their father must deal with to provide. All this happens in the backdrop of a huge 1993 presidential election result which calls into question his ability to get them home.

Country: United Kingdom,Ireland,Nigeria

Director:

Akinola Davies Jr.

Cast:

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù,

Patrick Diabuah,

Martha Ehinome Orhiere,

Uzoamaka Power

Reviews

Critic Carlos Aguilar

rated

It grieves not only a single person, but a country, and the loss of what could have been to senseless violence.

Read full review at The Playlist

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...subtle and intelligent coming-of-age tale set in 1993 Nigeria.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic David Ehrlich

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...a beautifully remembered drama about a fateful day trip into Lagos.

Read full review at Indie Wire

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