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Ballad of a Small Player
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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.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.
October 15, 2025 · Directed by Edward Berger
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Runtime1h 41m
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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 Chau-Sang
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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