NIGERIA · 2026

My Father's Shadow

Akinola Davies Jr.
father-son relationships political unrest and social upheaval coming of age family reconciliation urban exploration and discovery
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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.

Year2026
CountryNigeria
DirectorAkinola Davies Jr.
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