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Ballad of a Small Player (2025) · Cineora

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AN EDWARD BERGER FILM

Ballad of a Small Player

20251h 41mRMovie

CrimeDrama

IMDb5.9/ 10 · 27K votes

THE STORY

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.

Melancholic
Gritty
Tense
Addiction
The underworld
Big city

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone and late nights. Contains strong language and drug use.

DirectorEdward Berger

FormatFeature film

TMDB5.8 / 10

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Colin FarrellLord Doyle

Fala ChenDao Ming

Tilda SwintonCynthia Blithe

Deanie IpGrandma

Alex JenningsAdrian Lippett

Jason TobinMr. Huang

Adrienne LauCasino Manager

Anthony Wong Chau-sangAlfred da Souza

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