A Sombra do Meu Pai
My Father's Shadow · Akinola Davies Jr.
A Sombra do Meu Pai is a drama movie released in 2025, directed by Akinola Davies Jr., starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo e Godwin Egbo. It runs 1h 34min and is rated 12+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.
Official synopsis
Lagos, crise eleitoral de 1993. Dois irmãos viajam à capital nigeriana com o pai, de quem estão afastados, e a família enfrenta uma jornada pela cidade enquanto a agitação política ameaça a volta para casa.
Where to watch A Sombra do Meu Pai
Availability in Brazil · updated 26/09/2026
Cast of A Sombra do Meu Pai
12 actors
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
as Folarin
Chibuike Marvellous Egbo
as Olaremi
Godwin Egbo
as Akinola
Akereli David
as Young Remi
Owa Orire Jeremiah
as Young Akin
Efon Wini
as Bola
Olarotimi Fakunle
as Corridor
Greg 'Teddybear' Ojeufa
as Emeka
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- Director
- Akinola Davies Jr.
- Cinematography
- Jermaine Canute Edwards
- Editing
- Omar Guzmán
- Music
- CJ Mirra, Duval Timothy
- Production
- Rachel Dargavel, Funmbi Ogunbanwo
- Screenplay
- Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr.
Where you've seen the cast of A Sombra do Meu Pai
- Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Folarin is also in O Caçador e a Rainha do Gelo (2016) and Entre Montanhas (2025)
Frequently asked questions about A Sombra do Meu Pai
Where to watch A Sombra do Meu Pai?
In Brazil, A Sombra do Meu Pai is available on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.
Is A Sombra do Meu Pai on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.
Is A Sombra do Meu Pai on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 26/09/2026, A Sombra do Meu Pai was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.
How long is A Sombra do Meu Pai?
A Sombra do Meu Pai runs 1h 34min (94 minutes).
What is the age rating of A Sombra do Meu Pai?
In Brazil, it is rated 12+.
What year did A Sombra do Meu Pai come out?
A Sombra do Meu Pai came out in 2025.
A Sombra do Meu Pai details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- My Father's Shadow
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Nigeria, United Kingdom, Ireland
- Production companies
- BBC Film, BFI, Fremantle
Themes
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