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  • 5/21/2025
MY FATHER’S SHADOW. A powerful and poetic look at fatherhood, identity and memory from first-time feature filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr, starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and introducing Godwin Egbo and Chibuike Marvellous Egbo.

Premiering in Un Certain Regard at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and coming soon to North America, the UK, Ireland and Turkey. A MUBI Release.
Transcript
00:00You know what? Go and wear your clothes. You are following me to Lagos today.
00:13But mommy said you shouldn't leave the house. Then we should wait for her.
00:18And why don't you stay and wait for her? You can tell her I went with daddy to Lagos,
00:23but she put you in charge.
00:25Hopefully, your mommy comes back before we go. Otherwise, we just have to leave a message for her.
00:34Go now. Sharp, sharp. I don't have time.
00:48Miss Boy.
00:55Why are you taking that?
01:09All the business.
01:10Jesus.
01:29Where did you get that from?
01:31None of your business.
01:33And don't beg me when I buy found ice.
01:38Are you boys ready?
01:39Yes, Daddy.

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