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In 1993, Nigeria is going through a historic turning point: after many years of military rule, democratic presidential elections are being held, offering hope. But for young brothers Remi and Aki, this political upheaval is merely the backdrop to their own life’s journey. Together with their father, they set off for chaotic Lagos to collect their long-overdue salary. As the day progresses, the brothers strive to draw closer to their father, a man who demonstrates his love for his family not with words but through grueling labor.
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“A personal, sensitive look at a father, fit into one day. Although the film is limited in time, we can still take a lot from the small details. Who are our parents really? How do we grasp the fact that they are like gods to us, shaping our view of the world, and yet at the same time flawed, ordinary people? A film for those who struggle with the question: who am I?” (Programme curator Vladas Rožėnas)
Awards
World PremiereCannes Film Festival, Un Certain Regard Section, 2025- Caméra d'Or Special MentionCannes Film Festival, 2025
- Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or ProducerBAFTA Awards, 2026
Credentials
- DirectingAkinola Davies Jr.
- The scriptAkinola Davies Jr., Wale Davies
- PlaysSope Dirisu, Efon Wini, Godwin Egbo, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Tosin Adeyemi, Adesina McCoy Babalola, Lawrence Chu, Patrick Diabuah, Yetund Coker, Akerele David, Wale Davies, Patrick Diabuah, Pau Edobor, Martha Ehinome, Adodo Emmanuel, Patrick Essien, Olarotimi Fakunle, Ikechukwu Gabriel, Fred Ideh
- AssemblyOmar Guzmán
- CameraJermaine Canute Edwards
- MusicCJ Mirra, Duval Timothy
- ProducingRachel Dargavel, Funmbi Ogunbanwo, Ed Guiney, Ama Ampadu, Andrew Lowe, Eva Yates, Akinola Davies Jr., Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Wale Davies
- TranslationEdvardas Vaišvila
- DialoguesEnglish, Yoruba
- SubtitlesLithuanian, English
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