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My Father's Shadow

My Father's Shadow

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πŸ“œ 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English , Yoruba
πŸ“† Date Released: 2025-09-19
⌚ Running Time: 93 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.0

Beloved Cast

Ṓọpẹ́ Dìrísù original image
Folarin
Ṓọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Efon Wini original image
Bola
Efon Wini
Godwin Egbo original image
Akinola
Godwin Egbo
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo original image
Olaremi
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Tosin Adeyemi original image
Aunty Seyi
Tosin Adeyemi
Adesina McCoy Babalola original image
Gbemi
Adesina McCoy Babalola
Lawrence Chu original image
Segun
Lawrence Chu
Patrick Diabuah original image
Felix
Patrick Diabuah
Paul Edobor original image
Patron
Paul Edobor
Martha Ehinome Orhiere original image
Ngozi
Martha Ehinome Orhiere
Ayo Lijadu original image
Baba
Ayo Lijadu
Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa original image
Emeka
Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa
Uzoamaka Power original image
Abike
Uzoamaka Power

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