IRL (2013): Cast & Plot
IRL is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Erik Leijonborg, starring Happy Jankell as Sc4rlet, Valter Skarsgård and Alba August. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Erik Leijonborg
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Eyeworks Film & TV Drama
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is IRL About?
The premise of IRL without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenager, relentlessly bullied both online and in person, seeks refuge in The Secret World, a massive online game. As the Invincible Warrior S:]iles, he finds camaraderie and success alongside Sc4rlet, a skilled and captivating player. When Sc4rlet desires to meet him in real life, he reluctantly agrees, but the reality of the encounter leaves him disillusioned and ultimately leads him to a tragic decision.
IRL Cast & Characters
Happy Jankell leads the cast as Sc4rlet, with Valter Skarsgård as Elias and Alba August as Agnes. Directed by Erik Leijonborg; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erik Leijonborg
- Happy Jankell as Sc4rlet
- Valter Skarsgård as Elias
- Alba August as Agnes
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Magnus Krepper as Pappa Stefan
Also Starring in IRL
· 15 more- Ola Andreasson Adam
- Fredrik Hammar Idrottslärare
- Charlie Gustafsson Filip
- Cecilia Nilsson
- Edvin Ryding
- Astrid Assefa Rektor
- Vincent Grahl Hannes
- Greg Timmermans
- Pernilla Björkholmen
- Moa Arnald Nora
- Emma Melkersson
- Aksel Morisse
- Sam Chaginy
- Renée Nyberg
- Sehlin Molly Sandström
More from Erik Leijonborg
More films directed by Erik Leijonborg: Maria Wern: Not Even the Past, Moreno and the Silence, Brothers: The Return and Borkmann’s Point.
IRL Plot Summary
What happens in IRL from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Elias, a high school junior, endures relentless bullying and harassment from his peers, particularly his neighbor, Agnes. As he grows increasingly isolated from his divorced father, Stefan, his younger brother, Jonas, and his closest friend, Adam, Elias seeks refuge in the online game The Secret World. Within this virtual realm, he forms a bond with the avatar, Sc4rlet.
Full summary
The whole story of IRL, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know IRL?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Which online game does Elias escape into, where he meets the avatar Sc4rlet?
IRL Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “IRL: In Real Life” and “24 часа в Ню Йорк”.
- Also known as
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- IRL: In Real Life
- 24 часа в Ню Йорк
- 现实生活
- IRL (In Real Life)
- IRL (În viața reală)
Seen IRL?
IRL FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of IRL, each answered in a sentence.
How long is IRL?
IRL runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was IRL released?
IRL was released on October 25, 2013.
Who directed IRL?
IRL was directed by Erik Leijonborg.
More films by Erik Leijonborg Who is in the cast of IRL?
IRL stars Happy Jankell as Sc4rlet, Valter Skarsgård as Elias and Alba August as Agnes, among 19 credited actors.
Does IRL have a post-credit scene?
No. IRL has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is IRL in?
The original language of IRL is Swedish.
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