Ballad of a Small Player
2025•R•1h 41m•5.8•Released
CrimeDrama
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.
Director
Edward Berger
Writer
Rowan Joffé
Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin, English
Studio
Good Chaos
Cast
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
Christina Yong
Rainbow Casino Waitress
Suen Tsz-wai
Grandma Bodyguard
Suki Wong
Young Widow
Production
Company
Good Chaos
Company
Stigma Films
Company
Nine Hours
Producer
Mike Goodridge
Producer
Edward Berger
Producer
Matthew James Wilkinson
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