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Ballad of a Small Player

Name: Ballad of a Small Player
Director: Edward Berger
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2025-10-15
Cast: Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings

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.

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Cast

Colin FarrellFala ChenTilda SwintonDeanie IpAlex JenningsJason TobinAdrienne LauAnthony Wong Chau-SangJessica LaiMargaret CheungAlan K. ChangSelena Fong

Director

Edward Berger

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