The Uppsala Kidnapping

2018·1h 28m·Released

6.3
ComedyDrama

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

Poyan Karimi

Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström

Peter Åström

Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander

Rasmus Luthander

Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Darvish

Pierre Dahlander

Pierre Dahlander

Rolf Pettersson

Ulf Nyberg

Ulf Nyberg

Kalle

Gabriella Boris

Gabriella Boris

Marianne

Gunilla Paulsen

Gunilla Paulsen

Lena

Dan Johansson

Dan Johansson

Klas

Mina Azarian

Mina Azarian

Shirin's mother

Carolina Behrendtz

Carolina Behrendtz

The neighbor

Helén Söderqvist Henriksson

Helén Söderqvist Henriksson

The bank official

Emily Faris

Emily Faris

Frida

Pontus Gustafsson

Pontus Gustafsson

Gösta

Details

Release Date
2018-08-24
Status
Released
Language
svenska
Production
Anders Skog Films, Drama Svecia

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