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A Gambler's Story

2001 · 94 min Comedy Drama
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

Suki moves to the rhythm of cards and bets, his sole devotion is to chance. Every trip to Macau begins with a return ticket—a precaution for when luck runs dry. After a breakup with his weary girlfriend, he encounters the enigmatic Princess Fragrance in a karaoke bar. Fate throws them together again in Macau, but this time both are trapped by the ruthless loan shark Brother Face. A looming debt hangs over them, and the price for failure is not money, but their lives.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 一個爛賭的傳說
Year 2001
Country Hong Kong
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (5 votes)

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The film walks a tightrope between dark comedy and desperate drama, portraying gambling not as pastime but as an existential trap. Its power lies in the details: the ritual of the ticket, the absurd situations addiction forces upon its characters.

What lingers after the final bet is settled is a surprisingly bitter aftertaste from a seemingly grotesque tale. It leaves a sense of fragility in those who risk everything, including themselves. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Marco Mak Chi-Sin

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The neon glow of casino floors, the sticky air of karaoke booths, the crushing silence of debt.

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