The Shadow Strays (2024)

The Shadow Strays (2024)

The Shadow Strays (2024), directed and written by Timo Tjahjanto, is an action-packed, crime thriller that explores the dark underworld of assassination, betrayal, and redemption. Released by Netflix on October 17, 2024, this Indonesian film introduces audiences to a gritty and intense story centered around a 17-year-old assassin, Codename 13, who faces the consequences of a failed mission in Japan. With a powerful performance by Aurora Ribero in the lead role, The Shadow Strays combines high-octane action with deep emotional stakes, making it a compelling ride for fans of the genre.

The film follows Codename 13 (played by Aurora Ribero), a highly skilled yet young assassin who is part of a secretive organization responsible for carrying out covert killings. After a mission in Japan goes horribly wrong, she is suspended by her agency and left to deal with the aftermath of her failure. Struggling with her emotions, guilt, and a sense of betrayal, Codename 13 is thrust back into the underworld when a new, even more dangerous mission is assigned to her. With enemies closing in and a deadly network of criminals on her tail, Codename 13 must navigate a treacherous world of crime, deceit, and violence in order to survive.