---
title: "Ninja: Shadow of a Tear"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-shadow-of-a-tear-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 180894
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ninja-shadow-of-a-tear-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Swingin' Productions, Millennium Media. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A martial arts master seeks vengeance across multiple countries after a savage tragedy."

### Why Watch
- features martial arts action
- global revenge journey

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves violent subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: Contains violent content and themes of revenge.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, crime, thriller, suspense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Isaac Florentine
- **Networks / Studios**: Swingin' Productions, Millennium Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Scott Adkins** as *Casey*
- **Kane Kosugi** as *Nakabara*
- **Mika Hijii** as *Namiko*
- **Shun Sugata** as *Goro*
- **Vithaya Pansringarm** as *General Sung*
- **Mukesh Bhatt** as *Mike*
- **Tim Man** as *Myat*
- **Jawed Berni** as *Lucas*
- **Saichia Wongwirot** as *Suu*
- **Shogo Tanikawa** as *Assistant Instructor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A martial arts master tracks a killer across Osaka, Bangkok, and Rangoon to avenge a tragic act of violence.

### Q: Who is the main character?
An American martial-arts master named Casey Bowman.

### Q: What locations are featured?
The story takes the character from Osaka to Bangkok to Rangoon.

### Q: What are the main genres of the film?
The film encompasses action, crime, and thriller genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs for 1 hour and 35 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ninja: Shadow of a Tear — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/180894)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*