Croupier

Jack Manfred finds himself at the intersection of two contrasting worlds: the alluring yet treacherous realm of gambling and his personal aspirations as a writer. As an aspiring author, Jack takes up a role as a croupier to support himself financially; however, he maintains a discerning perspective on life as a gamble where losers are destined to outnumber winners. In this complex environment, the line between observer and participant becomes blurred for Jack, leading him down a slippery slope of entanglements that strain his relationships and threaten the progress of his novel. The film explores how Jack navigates these dual identities, revealing the human costs behind each choice he makes in this high-stakes world.