My Father's Shadow
- 93 min
- Nigeria, Great Britain, Ireland
- New Directors
- 9 years
The film’s backdrop plays a crucial role in this story from Nigeria in the 1990s. Brothers Remi and Akin are not used to being allowed to accompany their father, but when Folarin has to travel to the big city of Lagos, he decides to take his sons with him. The boys bring along their savings to buy something nice in the city, while their father—who has not been paid for six months—desperately needs to recover the money he is owed. At the same time, Nigeria is plunged into political unrest.
Read moreThis semi-autobiographical film by Akinola Davies Jr. is a personal portrait of how political instability disrupts a local community, and families in particular. The film is set against the backdrop of the crisis that emerged in June 1993, when Nigeria’s election was declared invalid and its results annulled. This election remains a symbol of lost democratic opportunities in the country.
It is a moving and beautiful film that explores the relationship between father and sons with sensitivity and depth. Through a measured pace and strong performances, the film captures both the wonder and the pain of childhood amid a politically turbulent Nigeria.
Information
| Original title | My Father's Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Akinola Davies | |
| Year | 2025 | |
| Length | 93 min | |
| Country | Nigeria, Great Britain, Ireland | |
| Language | English | |
| Subtitles | No subtitles | |
| Cast | Sope Dirisu, Efon Wini, Godwin Egbo |
