My Father's Shadow
12A
Tomorrow – Thu 19 Feb
Marking the feature debut of British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr., co-written with his brother Wale Davies, My Father’s Shadow is a vivid and intensely personal drama; a child’s eye view of a mysterious father and a country on the edge of political unrest.
Drama • Beautiful • Powerful
Part of Cinema Africa!
Nigeria, 1993: Kid brothers Remi and Akin get to spend an unexpected gift of a day with their estranged father Folarin (Sope Dirisu). Together, they voyage into Lagos for the first time, the boys taking in both the colossal city and the hoops Folarin must go through to get them there.
Folarin is on a mission. His chances of success are threatened by the unfolding presidential election – the first since the military takeover 10 years previously – and the chaos which looks set to follow. Moving through various frustrations and delays, the boys get to know their father on what becomes an increasingly significant and affecting emotional journey.
Details
Duration
1hr 33mins
Director
Akinola Davies Jr
Distributor
MUBI
Featuring
Sope Dirisu • Godwin Egbo • Chibuike Marvelous Egbo
Year
2025
Country of origin
United Kingdom • Nigeria • Ireland
Language
English and Yoruba with English subtitles
Strobe lighting
No
Content guidance
Bereavement/death • Violence