Overview

• The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time a Nigerian feature has been included in the festival’s official selection.
• Directed by Akinola Davies Jr. and co-written with his brother Wale, the story is inspired by their reflections on their late father and set during Nigeria’s annulled 1993 democratic election.
• Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù stars as a father navigating personal and political struggles during a single day in Lagos, with real-life brothers Godwin and Chibuike Egbo playing his sons.
• Mubi has acquired theatrical rights for North America and the U.K., while The Match Factory oversees global sales, signaling strong international interest.
• Critics have praised the film’s emotional depth, striking cinematography, and its nuanced portrayal of masculinity and fatherhood against a backdrop of national upheaval.