Illusion (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2013, Illusion is a drama film directed by Savvas Karydas, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Sotiris is a financial editor at a local newspaper, living a mundane life, until he locks eyes with the gorgeous Olga at a Russian expat Christmas party. Unable to get her out his head, he starts looking for the girl of his dreams, only to find himself immersed in a dark and dangerous world, where the difference between illusion and reality will soon be made abundantly clear.With Zenia Kaplan as the proverbial femme fatale, Savvas Karydas explores the twin concepts of escape/dream and dead-end/deceit. From this unique perspective, Illusion could easily be perceived as a film noir. At the same time, it’s a film about contemporary credit crunch societies and their effect on relationships and attitudes, imposing a new moral order where love and friendship are tested, redefined and demystified.
Who’s in it. Illusion stars Eygenia Kaplan as Olga, Iosif Polyzoidis as Sotiris, Yannis Stankoglou as Manos and Dimitris Imellos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Illusion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Illusion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Illusion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Illusion (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Illusion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Illusion worth watching?
- Illusion holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Illusion?
- Illusion stars Eygenia Kaplan, Iosif Polyzoidis, Yannis Stankoglou, Dimitris Imellos and Haris Emmanouil.
- When was Illusion released?
- Illusion was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.