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My Father's Shadow
12A

Coming soon • February 2026
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.

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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
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