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My Father's Shadow

7.420251h 33mNRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorAkinola Davies Jr.
WritersWale Davies·Akinola Davies Jr.
ProducersAma Ampadu·Rachel Dargavel

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Cast · Directed by Akinola Davies Jr.

ṢDṢọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Folarin
CEChibuike Marvellous Egbo
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Olaremi
GEGodwin Egbo
Godwin Egbo
Akinola
AD
Akereli David
Young Remi
OJ
Owa Orire Jeremiah
Young Akin
EWEfon Wini
Efon Wini
Bola
OFOlarotimi Fakunle
Olarotimi Fakunle
Corridor
GO
Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa
Emeka
TATosin Adeyemi
Tosin Adeyemi
Aunty Seyi
MOMartha Ehinome Orhiere
Martha Ehinome Orhiere
Ngozi
ALAyo Lijadu
Ayo Lijadu
Baba
PDPatrick Diabuah
Patrick Diabuah
Felix

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My Father's Shadow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams My Father's Shadow?

My Father's Shadow is streaming on MUBI in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is My Father's Shadow on Netflix?

No, My Father's Shadow is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on MUBI.

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