Movie: My Father's Shadow

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Folarin

Efon Wini
Efon Wini

Bola

Godwin Egbo
Godwin Egbo

Akinola

Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo

Olaremi

Tosin Adeyemi
Tosin Adeyemi

Aunty Seyi

Adesina McCoy Babalola
Adesina McCoy Babalola

Gbemi

Lawrence Chu
Lawrence Chu

Segun

Patrick Diabuah
Patrick Diabuah

Felix

Paul Edobor
Paul Edobor

Patron

Martha Ehinome Orhiere
Martha Ehinome Orhiere

Ngozi

Video Trailer My Father's Shadow

Video: Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

"Family is the most important thing."

"Family is the most important thing."

“Feel whatever you want to feel.” Director Akinola Davies Jr. introduces MY FATHER'S SHADOW.

“Feel whatever you want to feel.” Director Akinola Davies Jr. introduces MY FATHER'S SHADOW.

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A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together.

A father, his sons, one unforgettable day together.

A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

A standout, BAFTA-winning debut from Akinola Davies Jr.

Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies Win the Outstanding Debut BAFTA | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026

Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies Win the Outstanding Debut BAFTA | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026

Akinola Davies Jr. on Why He Shot MY FATHER’S SHADOW on Film

Akinola Davies Jr. on Why He Shot MY FATHER’S SHADOW on Film

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