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Ballad of a Small Player

5.9

147 votes
Release15 Oct, 2025
Runtime102 min
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama

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.

TRAILERS

What Ballad Of A Small Player Really Means! Colin Farrell, Fala Chen & Edward Berger Explain | BAFTA

Tilda Swinton shares stories from the set

Official Trailer

Official Teaser

CAST

  • Colin Farrell

    Colin Farrell

    Lord Doyle
  • Fala Chen

    Fala Chen

    Dao Ming
  • Tilda Swinton

    Tilda Swinton

    Cynthia Blithe
  • Deanie Ip

    Deanie Ip

    Grandma
  • Alex Jennings

    Alex Jennings

    Adrian Lippett
  • Jason Tobin

    Jason Tobin

    Mr. Huang
  • Adrienne Lau

    Adrienne Lau

    Casino Manager
  • Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

    Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

    Alfred da Souza
  • Jessica Lai

    Jessica Lai

    Royale Casino Receptionist
  • Margaret Cheung

    Margaret Cheung

    Royale Casino Assistant Manager
  • Alan K. Chang

    Alan K. Chang

    Bellman Kai
  • Selena Fong

    Selena Fong

    Rainbow Casino Croupier
  • Christina Yong

    Christina Yong

    Rainbow Casino Waitress
  • Suen Tsz-Wai

    Suen Tsz-Wai

    Grandma Bodyguard
  • Suki Wong

    Suki Wong

    Young Widow
  • Kwok Wai-Yan

    Kwok Wai-Yan

    Cab Driver
  • Willy Wong

    Willy Wong

    Limousine Driver
  • Gary Fong

    Gary Fong

    Centurion
  • Ashley Lam

    Ashley Lam

    Intercontinental Waitress
  • Mel Lau

    Mel Lau

    Intercontinental Collector
  • Tyler Holland

    Tyler Holland

    Royale Casino American Security
  • Ivan Poon

    Ivan Poon

    Floor Manager
  • Ellie Law

    Ellie Law

    VIP Casino Waitress
  • Jenny Phi Lan Tang

    Jenny Phi Lan Tang

    VIP Dealer
  • Mike Yip

    Mike Yip

    VIP Casino Waiter
  • Marc Ngan

    Marc Ngan

    Floor Supervisor
  • Jordon Ho Kwok-Nam

    Jordon Ho Kwok-Nam

    Gambler (uncredited)