GERMANY · 2025

Ballad of a Small Player

Edward Berger
gambling addiction escape and redemption obsession romance in noir settings debt and consequences
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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.

Year2025
CountryGermany
DirectorEdward Berger
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