Movie

A Gambler's Story

2001 · 94 min

A scruffy, bittersweet Hong Kong gambler's tale that mixes low-life comedy with debt-driven desperation and a touch of romance.

Overview: Suki is a very devoted gambler. Whenever he goes to Macau, he buys a return ticket in advance, just in case he loses all his money. After breaking up with his girlfriend Cher, who couldn't bear his gambling anymore, Suki meets a girl called Princess Fragrance at a karaoke bar. They later meet again in Macau, both in the hands of a loan shark Brother Face, who threatens to kill them if they don't pay off their debts…
How it feels: Melancholic, cynical, light and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Addiction, crime, love, survival
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
crime
love
survival
redemption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild