My Father's Shadow at GFT - Glasgow West End

6 – 12 February, 2026

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A rich, heartfelt and rewarding movie’ – The Guardian

Akinola Davies Jr’s intimate and resplendent film chronicles two brothers spending a rare day with their father in Lagos.

Fola (a magnetic Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) is an enigmatic figure in his sons’ lives. As they traverse Lagos, Remi and Akin (real-life brothers Chibuike Marvellous and Godwin Egbo) begin to understand him as a person, and the sacrifices he has made for them. But as Nigeria’s presidential election results loom, events transpire that will dramatically change their relationship with him.

Please note: All screenings of My Father’s Shadow are English language with English subtitles, this is due to the regional dialect and colloquialisms used by the characters. Captioned screenings (which include descriptions of sounds as well as dialogue) are noted underneath the listings below.

GFT 12 Rose Street, G3 6RB

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My Father’s Shadow at GFT

6 – 12 February, 2026

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Written by : Pat Byrne

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