Ballad of a Small Player
CrimeDramabased on novel or bookmysterious womansearch for meaningduringcreditsstingergambling addictionmoral decayemotional detachmenttroubled gamblerenigmatic encounterschance and fatemacau nightlifecasino world
A morally murky noir set in Macau's gambling underworld, where a desperate man's obsession with a mysterious woman mirrors his descent into addiction and existential emptiness.
Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.
Essence
Ensemble
Colin Farrell
Lord Doyle
Fala Chen
Dao Ming
Tilda Swinton
Cynthia Blithe
Deanie Ip
Grandma
Alex Jennings
Adrian Lippett
Jason Tobin
Mr. Huang
Adrienne Lau
Casino Manager
Anthony Wong
Alfred da Souza
Jessica Lai
Royale Casino Receptionist
Margaret Cheung
Royale Casino Assistant Manager
Alan K. Chang
Bellman Kai
Selena Fong
Rainbow Casino Croupier
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