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A Gambler's Story

A Gambler's Story

2001 · 94 min · ★ 7.1 · Comedy, Drama

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…

Directed by Marco Mak Chi-Sin · Written by Wong Jing

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