The Shadow Strays

The Shadow Strays

Year: 2024

Runtime: 145 mins

Language: Indonesian

Director: Timo Tjahjanto

Echo Score: 53
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Skilled in the art of killing, a young assassin defies her mentor to save a boy from a ruthless crime syndicate — and she’ll destroy anyone in her path.

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1

Assignment in Japan

Codename 13, a skilled 17-year-old assassin known as Shadow, completes a mission in Japan where she kills the leader of a criminal clan. During the assassination, she unintentionally causes a bystander’s death, which leaves her dazed and incapacitated. Her mentor Umbra quickly eliminates the remaining clan members and rescues her from the scene.

Japan
2

Suspension and Retraining in Jakarta

Following her lapse in focus, Umbra reprimands 13 and places her on suspension for psychological retraining in Jakarta. During this period, 13 experiences recurring nightmares about her mother’s death and frequently contacts her handler, who advises her to take medication and wait for further instructions.

Jakarta
3

Encounter with Monji and Asti

While in Jakarta, 13 meets 11-year-old Monji and his mother, Asti, who works as an escort for the criminal Haga. She witnesses Haga and his men attacking Monji and Asti but chooses not to intervene. The next morning, Asti is found dead from an overdose, prompting police detective Prasetyo to warn Monji.

Jakarta
4

Monji Seeks Revenge

As her medication intake lapses, 13 becomes restless and befriends Monji, who wishes to avenge his mother. She takes him to Asti’s grave to comfort him, deepening their bond in the aftermath of her own emotional struggles.

Jakarta
5

Discovery of Monji’s Kidnapping

The next day, 13 learns Monji has gone missing. Believing Haga is responsible, she forces Jeki, a Haga associate, to take her to the Moonrose club, where she uncovers that Monji was kidnapped by Haga and Prasetyo.

Jakarta, Moonrose club
6

Mission in Cambodia Begins

In Cambodia, Umbra eliminates multiple masked targets as part of her mission. She eventually tracks down her main target, Volver, a pregnant Shadow, and engages her in combat. Hesitating to kill her, Umbra spares Volver, who then is killed by Troika.

Cambodia
7

Haga’s Death and Its Aftermath

13 kills Haga, incurring Soriah’s wrath, who retaliates by attacking the Moonrose and drawing police attention. 13 fights her way through the security and escapes with Jeki, but they part ways after he refuses to join her in rescuing Monji.

Jakarta, Moonrose
8

Chaos Unfolds with the Criminal Syndicate

Prasetyo, hearing of Haga’s death, hunts down 13, while Soriah hides with Ariel. Soemitro criticizes Ariel for the chaos caused by the conflict, and Ariel tortures Monji, now a captive, escalating the violence within the syndicate’s ranks.

Jakarta
9

Final Confrontations and The Shootout

During the Kabil drug deal, Monji dies from his injuries, causing 13 to hesitate and miss her target, Kabil. A massive shootout erupts with chaos leading to the deaths of key syndicate members, including Kabil, Soemitro, and Ariel. 13 fights her way through, ultimately eliminating Ariel but being cornered by Soriah.

Ariel’s mansion
10

Climactic Battle and Umbra’s Death

Umbra, wounded, duels 13 but is eventually fatally shot by her. She reveals 13’s real name, Nomi, before dying in her arms. In the aftermath, 13 escapes with Jeki, burdened by Monji’s death and pursued by other Shadows led by 14.

Jakarta, after the shootout
11

Aftermath and New Beginning

Back in Jakarta, 13 buries Monji but is soon hunted by Shadows led by her successor, 14. A mysterious masked man, Master Burai, intervenes, killing two Shadows and inviting 13 to become his mentee. She agrees to learn from him and adopts the name Nomi for her future path.

Jakarta

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:16

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