Colin Farrell appeared at the premiere of his latest film, Ballad of a Small Player, on the evening of October 14. The event took place at The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, drawing attention to the Oscar-nominated actor and his co-star Fala Chen.
Film Synopsis and Key Characters
The movie follows Lord Doyle, portrayed by Farrell, who is hiding out in Macau. He spends his time on casino floors, battling heavy drinking and gambling away his remaining money. As his debts grow, a mysterious casino employee named Dao Ming offers him an unexpected chance for rescue.
“Lord Doyle (Farrell) is laying low in Macau – spending his days and nights on the casino floors, drinking heavily and gambling what little money he has left. Struggling to keep up with his fast-rising debts, he is offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming (Chen), a casino employee with secrets of her own.”
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Meanwhile, a private investigator named Cynthia Blithe pursues Doyle, determined to force him to face his past. As Doyle searches for a way out, reality begins to tighten its grip around him.
“However, in hot pursuit is Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) – a private investigator ready to confront Doyle with what he is running from. As Doyle tries to climb to salvation, the confines of reality start to close in.”
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Release Details and Event Highlights
Ballad of a Small Player will open in select theaters starting October 15 and become available on Netflix from October 29. The premiere brought together not only Farrell and Chen, but also director Edward Berger, who was present to support the film.
Significance of the Premiere and Upcoming Availability
The Los Angeles premiere marks a notable moment for Colin Farrell as the film transitions into public view, highlighting a complex narrative set in Macau’s casino environment. With a limited theatrical release followed closely by streaming availability, audiences will soon have broad access to the film, allowing Farrell’s performance and Berger’s direction to reach a wide audience.
