Overview
- The psychological thriller, released globally on Netflix on October 29 after a brief U.S. theatrical run on October 15, follows its late-summer festival bow at Telluride and Toronto.
- Directed by Edward Berger and written by Rowan Joffé, the film adapts Lawrence Osborne’s 2014 novel.
- Colin Farrell leads as a debt-ridden gambler in Macao, with Fala Chen, Tilda Swinton, Deanie Ip and Alex Jennings in key roles.
- Multiple outlets report the title is trending on the platform and drawing strong early viewership, though Netflix has not released official metrics.
- Shot in Macao and Hong Kong in mid-2024, the film explores addiction and greed in a neon-soaked setting, with a reported 1 hour 44 minute runtime.