Netflix has officially unveiled the teaser trailer and set the premiere date for Timo Tjahjanto’s highly anticipated action film, The Shadow Strays. The Indonesian thriller is slated to hit the streaming platform on October 17, following its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as part of the Midnight Madness lineup this September.
The Shadow Strays centers around Codename 13, a young assassin who finds herself sidelined after a mission goes awry. During her forced break, she forms a bond with Monji, a young boy who has recently lost his mother to a crime syndicate. The official logline teases, “When Monji vanishes, 13 sets out on a relentless quest to find him, even if it means turning against her mentor and the organization she serves, known as ‘The Shadows.’”
The film features an ensemble cast that includes Aurora Ribero, Hana Malasan, Ali Fikry, Adipati Dolken, and Andri Mashadi. The storyline promises to deliver the intense action sequences and emotional depth that Tjahjanto is known for, making it one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year.
Timo Tjahjanto is no stranger to the world of Asian cinema. He has already made a significant mark as one half of the filmmaking duo The Mo Brothers, alongside his close friend and fellow Indonesian director, Kimo Stamboel. Together, they crafted notable films such as the 2014 neo-noir Killers and the 2016 action-packed Headshot, both of which also premiered at TIFF.
Tjahjanto’s individual accomplishments are equally impressive. He has gained international recognition with his work on several Netflix titles, including The Big 4 (2022), the horror film May the Devil Take You (2018), and the critically acclaimed action-thriller The Night Comes for Us (2018). He further expanded his horror repertoire with the Shudder exclusive May the Devil Take You Too (2020).
In addition to his upcoming Netflix release, Tjahjanto is set to direct Nobody 2, the sequel to Universal’s highly successful Bob Odenkirk-led action movie, Nobody. With this growing list of high-profile projects, Tjahjanto is on the cusp of achieving international fame.
The Shadow Strays is poised to captivate audiences with its intense action, intricate plot, and compelling characters. As Netflix prepares to drop the film this October, fans of Tjahjanto’s work and action cinema, in general, have plenty to look forward to.
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