Phoenix Cinema | My Father's Shadow

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My Father's Shadow

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.

Runtime: 93 minutes

Director: Akinola Davies

Cast: Sope Dirisu, Godwin Egbo, Chibuike Marvelous Egbo

Country: UK

Year: 2025

Rating: (12A)

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