The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)
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
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