The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

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Released:
2018-08-24

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.

Director:
Anders Skog

Runtime:
1h 28min

Genre:
Comedy, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Poyan Karimi
    as
    Josef Esfarander
  • Peter Åström
    as
    Henning Olausson
  • Rasmus Luthander
    as
    Sebastian Åhlund
  • Shirin Golchin
    as
    Shirin Darvish
  • Pierre Dahlander
    as
    Rolf Pettersson