A City Called Macau (2019)

Macau's return to Chinese sovereignty in 1999 ushered in that city's "golden age." By 2012, the value of Macau's gaming industry was nine times that of Las Vegas, and Macao had become the world's foremost gambling destination. During this period, a unique profession arose: "casino brokers," who provided Macao's gamblers with high-interest lines of credit, under-the-table bets, and other services. It was a high-stakes, high-reward business that made for more thrilling play, but amplified the risks for players, brokers and casinos alike. This heightened risk made gambling more exciting and more dangerous for the participants; it also impacted their interpersonal relationships and outlook on life. It was as if everyone involved were walking on a tightrope. By 2014, however, China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign had dealt a serious blow to the gaming industry in Macao, ending the golden age. This is the background against which our story takes place.

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Summary Details
Earliest Release DateJune 14, 2019 (China)
Running Time2 hr
GenresDrama
FilmmakersRole
Shaohong Li Director
Man-Keung Chan Writer
Wei Lu Writer
Geling Yan Writer
Jie Lian Producer
Xiaoxi Lou Producer
Ge Song Producer
Xia Xiaoyan Producer
Dong Yu Producer
Peter Kam Composer
Nianping Zeng Cinematographer
William Chang Editor
William Chang Production Designer
CastRole
Baihe Bai
Jue Huang
Gang Wu
Carina Lau