The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

6.3/10 88 min Comedy Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Poyan Karimi

Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström

Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander

Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Darvish

Mina Azarian

Shirin's mother

Helén Söderqvist Henriksson

The bank official

Pontus Gustafsson

Gösta

Lennart B. Sandelin

The prosecutor

Marina Nyström

The dispenser

Richard Forsgren

The lawyer

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