The Gamblers

A General arrives in Baden-Baden with his stepdaughter Polina and his mother, seeking social ascent and a respite from life. Secretly, they chase casino fortunes alongside a French businessman and a glamorous beauty. Polina's tutor, Alexej, wrestles with a gambling past while falling for her. When the wealthy "Babushka" dies, the family's financial woes vanish, freeing Alexej to court Polina. Yet he loses everything in a sudden winning streak that upends loyalties and reveals the world's true stakes: love, money, and chance.