

My Father's Shadow
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.
Top Cast

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Folarin

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Olaremi

Godwin Egbo
Akinola
Akereli David
Young Remi
Owa Orire Jeremiah
Young Akin

Efon Wini
Bola

Olarotimi Fakunle
Corridor
Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa
Emeka

Tosin Adeyemi
Aunty Seyi

Martha Ehinome Orhiere
Ngozi

Ayo Lijadu
Baba

Patrick Diabuah
Felix
Key Film Crew
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