Ballad of a Small Player (2025)
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
Writers: Lawrence Osborne, Rowan Joffé
Stars: Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton, Deanie Ip
Ballad of a Small Player is a 2025 German Crime/Drama film directed by Edward Berger, starring Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton, Deanie Ip. It runs 1h 41m and is rated R. The film holds a 5.8/10 rating from 367 votes on TMDB.
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
Details
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany, United Kingdom |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | The Ballad of a Small Player, Maldita suerte : 2025 |
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | Good Chaos, Stigma Films, Nine Hours |
| IMDb ID | tt32063098 |
| TMDB ID | 1272166 |
