The Shadow Strays
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| Directed by | Timo Tjahjanto |
| Written by | Timo Tjahjanto |
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| Cinematography | Batara Goempar |
| Edited by | Dinda Amanda |
| Music by | Fajar Yuskemal |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
The Shadow Strays is a 2024 Indonesian action crime thriller film written and directed by Timo Tjahjanto. It was released by Netflix on 17 October 2024.[1] The film stars Aurora Ribero as Codename 13, a 17-year-old assassin who is suspended after a botched mission in Japan. During this time, she crosses paths with 11-year-old Monji, who has just lost his mother.
The film had its world premiere on 10 September 2024 at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
Plot
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Codename 13, a 17-year-old trained assassin is under suspension because of a sloppy mission in Japan. The girl built a conscience when she met Monji, an 11-year-old boy who lost his mother to a crime syndicate. When Monji is captured, 13 is hellbent on setting a path of destruction to rescue the boy, including going against her mentor and the organization who hires her, the Shadow.
Cast
[edit]- Aurora Ribero as 13 / Nomi
- Hana Malasan as Umbra
- Taskya Namya as Soriah
- Agra Piliang as Haga
- Andri Mashadi as Ariel
- Chew Kin Wah as Handler
- Naomi Hitanayri Christy as Geisha
- Mawar Eva de Jongh as 14
- Adipati Dolken as Prasetyo
- Daniel Ekaputra as Troika
- Evy Fauziah as Ny. Sari Djamil
- Ali Fikri as Monji
- Banon Gautama as Kusno
- Tanta Ginting as Kabil
- Kristo Immanuel as Jeki
- Anty Indah as Heroin Girl
- Hiroaki Kato as Kenjiro
- Eva Celia as Volver
Production
[edit]In 2023, Netflix announced its Indonesian original slate including The Shadow Strays.[2] Tjahjanto previously directed a Netflix original film The Big 4 a year prior. The production began in July 2023.[3]
Release
[edit]The Shadow Strays had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 10 September 2024, during the Midnight Madness section.[4]
Trailer for the film was released in September 2024 ahead of its release on Netflix worldwide on 17 October 2024.[5][6]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.
References
[edit]- ^ Frater, Patrick (30 August 2024). "Timo Tjahjanto Sets Streaming Date, Trailer for Toronto-Bound 'The Shadow Strays". Variety. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (20 July 2023). "Netflix Orders Action Film 'The Shadow Strays' From Indonesia's Timo Tjahjanto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (20 July 2023). "Timo Tjahjanto Shooting 'The Shadow Strays' Indonesian Action Film for Netflix". Variety. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (25 July 2024). "TIFF Midnight Madness: Coralie Fargeat's Cannes Breakout 'The Substance' Starring Demi Moore & Margaret Qualley To Open Genre Sidebar — Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (17 October 2024). "Indonesian Action Maestro Timo Tjahjanto on Bringing His Signature Ultra-Violence to Netflix's 'The Shadow Strays". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Suatin, Ricka Milla (18 October 2024). "'The Shadow Strays' Hadir di Netflix, Intip Aksi Menegangkan dan Karakter Menarik Timo Tjahjanto" (in Indonesian). Liputan 6. Retrieved 18 October 2024.