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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Jezebel 2019 720p WEB-DL x264-TFPDL
In the last days of her mother’s life, 19 year old Tiffany crashes with five family members in a Las Vegas studio apartment. In order to make ends meet, her older sister, a phone sex operator, introduces her to the world of internet fetish cam girls. Tiffany becomes popular as the only “live black model” at the new adult site and soon becomes too close to one of her frequent callers. Dynamics shift in the sister relationship as each woman explores and exploits their sexuality, using their created fantasy worlds as an escape from the realities of their challenging real life circumstances. This bizarre coming of age story depicts sisterhood in a most unusual way.
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The Climbers 2019 CHINESE 720p BluRay x264-TFPDL
May 1960. Mount Everest, the second step under the cliff. The four members of the China Everest Climbing Commando are attacking the most difficult and most difficult “second step”. This is their fifth assault. The first four failures have cost them too much physical strength – …finally, the wind and snow stop the gap.
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The Thing About Harry 2020 720p WEB-DL x264-TFPDL
Two high school enemies are forced to drive together to a friend’s engagement party on Valentine’s Day.
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The Corrupted 2019 720p BluRay x264-TFPDL
Liam is an ex-con trying to win back the love and trust of his family. Liam’s drive for redemption will see him caught up in a web of conspiracy, crime, and corruption.
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The Night Clerk 2020 720p WEB-DL x264-TFPDL
Voyeuristic hotel clerk becomes the subject of a murder investigation.
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Dark Waters 2019 480p BluRay x264-TFPDL
A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.
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Dark Waters 2019 720p BluRay x264-TFPDL
A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.
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