Ballad of a Small Player
2025 · Movie · R · 101 min · ★ 5.8
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.
Based on The Ballad of a Small Player
Also known as The Ballad of a Small Player
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Details
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-10-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (315 votes)
Themes
- based on novel or book
- mysterious woman
- search for meaning
- duringcreditsstinger
- gambling addiction
- moral decay
- emotional detachment
- troubled gambler
- enigmatic encounters
- chance and fate
- macau nightlife
- casino world
- +3 more
Cast & crew
Colin Farrell
as Lord Doyle
Fala Chen
as Dao Ming
Tilda Swinton
as Cynthia Blithe
Deanie Ip
as Grandma
Alex Jennings
as Adrian Lippett
Jason Tobin
as Mr. Huang
Adrienne Lau
as Casino Manager
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
as Alfred da Souza
Jessica Lai
as Royale Casino Receptionist
- MC
Margaret Cheung
as Royale Casino Assistant Manager
Directed by Edward Berger