Redemption can be found in the most unlikely of places and there is no commodity quite as important as loyalty.Netflixhasreleased the first trailerfor its eagerly anticipated action film,The Shadow Strays, and the film is set to tap into the themes of redemption and loyalty. The Indonesian film is set to hit the streamer on October 17, and ahead of its arrival, Netflix has released a teaser trailer that offers a stirring glimpse into what lies ahead. Filled with several action cut scenes that include some exceedingly brutal takedowns, the teaser trailer also offers moments of calm and genuine affection. A young female assassin is on the rampage as she seeks to locate a young boy she has grown fond of after he is taken captive. The new trailer forThe Shadow Straysclearly suggests that 13 will stop at nothing to be reunited with her boy.
WhileThe Shadow Strayswill arrive at Netflix in October, the film is set to first screen this September at theToronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness. The upcoming film follows the story of Codename 13, a young assassin who finds herself suspended after a mission gone wrong. Per the logline, “During her downtime, [13] bonds with Monji, a boy who recently lost his mother to a crime syndicate. When Monji disappears, 13 embarks on a quest to find him, even if it means going against her mentor and the organization she belongs to, “The Shadows.” This will most likely put 13 in the crosshairs of both the syndicate which took Monji and her own organization. As the film explores 13’s loyalty to Monji and The Shadows, it will also see the young assassin explore a redemption arc as she seeks out the boy.
Who is Behind ‘The Shadow Strays’?
The Shadow Straysis written and directed byTimo Tjahjanto, while serving as producers on the project areWicky V. OlindoandAnne P. Ralie. Tjahjanto is a famed name in Asian cinema with credits that includeThe Big 4andThe Night Comes For Uswhich starsJoe Taslim. The director also helmedMay the Devil Take Youfor Netflix in 2018 andMay the Devil Take You Tooin 2020 for Shudder. Tjahjanto’s work is set to become familiar to Western audiences as he comes onboard to directNobody 2, the followup to Bob Odenkirk-led action movie. With The Shadow Strays making a stop at TIFF, it marks the second Tjahjanto production that has made it to the film festival after his 2016 filmHeadshot.
The Shadow Strayswill see its cast consist of both new, exciting stars and already established stalwarts.Aurora Riberostars as 13,Hana Malasanplays Umbra, a veteran assassin and 13’s strict mentor.Ali Fikryportrays Monji,Adipati Dolkenplays a villainous role as Prasetyo, a corrupt cop, whileAndri Mashadiplays Ariel, the sadistic boss of the crime syndicate.
The Shadow Straysarrives the streaming service Netflix on October 17. See the teaser trailer above.
