My Father's Shadow
2025 · 1h 33m · Drama · Nigeria, United Kingdom · Rated 12A (GB)
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.
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Akinola Davies Jr.6.5Smart score
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1990sestranged fatherfather son relationshiplagossibling relationship
Rating12A (GB)
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