My Father's Shadow 2025
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Gummy
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SplatTwo 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.
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as Folarin
as Bola
as Akinola
as Olaremi
as Aunty Seyi
as Gbemi
as Segun
as Felix
as Patron
as Ngozi
Director:
Writer:
Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
Stars:
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Efon Wini, Godwin Egbo, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Tosin Adeyemi, Adesina McCoy Babalola, Lawrence Chu, Patrick Diabuah, Paul Edobor, Martha Ehinome Orhiere,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2025 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
93 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
My Father's Shadow
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Cast
as Folarin
as Bola
as Akinola
as Olaremi
as Aunty Seyi
as Gbemi
as Segun
as Felix
as Patron
as Ngozi
as Baba
as Emeka
as Abike
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