The Uppsala Kidnapping

The Uppsala Kidnapping

2018 · 88 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Drama

A black comedy centered on the real events of the kidnapping that became a viral phenomenon with millions of live followers. Inspired by actual events occurred in Uppsala during Christmas 2011. In a desperate attempt to solve his economic problems Josef Esfarander, a medical student, plans to kidnap a law student from a wealthy family, assisted by his girlfriend Shirin and a credulous friend from high school. Josef strongly believes he achieved the perfect plan, but contrary to all his expectation the carrying out of the kidnapping becomes a farce.

Directed by Anders Skog · Written by Anders Skog

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Poyan Karimi Josef Esfarander
Peter Åström Henning Olausson
Rasmus Luthander Sebastian Åhlund
Shirin Golchin Shirin Darvish
Pierre Dahlander Rolf Pettersson
Ulf Nyberg Kalle
Gabriella Boris Marianne
Gunilla Paulsen Lena
Dan Johansson Klas
Mina Azarian Shirin's mother
Carolina Behrendtz The neighbor
Helén Söderqvist Henriksson The bank official

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