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My Father's Shadow

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.

20251h 33mNRDrama

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About My Father's Shadow

Directors
Akinola Davies Jr.
Cast
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akereli David, Owa Orire Jeremiah, Efon Wini
Genres
Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
Nigeria, United Kingdom, Ireland
Status
Released

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