''A City Called Macau'' () is a 2019 Chinese drama film directed by

Li Shaohong Li Shaohong (born 7 July 1955) is a Chinese film and television director and producer. She is considered a member of the Fifth Generation movement, and China's top woman director. Her films have won multiple awards in China and abroad, includin ...

, and starring

Bai Baihe Bai Baihe (, born 1 March 1984) is a Chinese actress. She was among the highest paid film actresses in China. She is best known for her roles in such films as '' Love is Not Blind'', ''Personal Tailor'', ''Monster Hunt'' and ''Go Away Mr. Tumo ...

Huang Jue Huang Jue (, born 7 August 1974) is a Chinese actor. He gained fame for his roles in ''Baobei in Love'' (2004), ''Falling Flowers'' (2012), and ''Fallen City'' (2013). In 2018, Jue has also starred in the films '' Long Day's Journey into Night' ...

Carina Lau Carina Lau Kar-ling (, born 8 December 1966) is a Hong Kong-Canadian actress and singer. She started her acting career in TVB, before going on to achieve success in films after 2nd year at the college. She was notable in the 1980s for her girl-n ...

and

Wu Gang Wu Gang (), formerly romanized as Wu Kang and also known as Wu Zhi in some sources,Eberhard, Wolfram. ''Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought''pp. 76 ff Routledge & Kegan Paul (London), 2013. Accessed 12 Novem ...

. It was released on December 12, 2018.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

as Mei Xiaoou *

as Shi Qilan *

as Duan Kaiwen *

as Sister Faye * Tian Liang as Boss Liu * Samuel Pang as Brother Wah *

Chin Siu-ho Chin Siu-ho (born 26 January 1963) is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist, notable for acting with Jet Li in ''Tai Chi Master (film), Tai Chi Master'' and ''Fist of Legend''. Background He is the older brother of actor Chin Kar-lok and ex-husban ...

* Wei Lu as Xiao Xiao * Geng Le as Lu Jintong * Yu Xiaotong as little brother Yang * Su Xiaoming as Yu Jiaying *

Hu Xianxu Hu Xianxu (, born August 17, 2000) is a Chinese actor. Career In 2009, Hu made his first appearance in the CCTV program ''Fei Chang Liu Jia Yi''. He next participated in program called ''Dang Hong Bu Ran'', coming in second, and subsequently s ...

as Le Le *

Eric Tsang Eric Tsang Chi-wai (; born 14 April 1953) is a Hong Kong actor, film director, producer, and television host, best known for hosting the variety show ''Super Trio series'' on the Hong Kong television network TVB over 18 years. He currently holds ...

as Lao Seung * Darren Grosvenor as Blackjack Player

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:City Called Macau, The 2018 films Chinese drama films Films set in Macau