The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

2018-08-24 Sweden 88 Min. PG-13
6.3 3 votes

Overview

"The Uppsala Kidnapping" - 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 is Josef Esfarander
Josef Esfarander
Peter Åström is Henning Olausson
Henning Olausson
Rasmus Luthander is Sebastian Åhlund
Sebastian Åhlund
Shirin Golchin is Shirin Darvish
Shirin Darvish
Pierre Dahlander is Rolf Pettersson
Rolf Pettersson
Ulf Nyberg is Kalle
Gabriella Boris is Marianne
Mina Azarian is Shirin's mother
Shirin's mother
Carolina Behrendtz is The neighbor
The neighbor