The Uppsala Kidnapping

The Uppsala Kidnapping

88 mins | Drama, Comedy | Aug. 24, 2018

"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.

The Uppsala Kidnapping

88 mins | Drama, Comedy | Aug. 24, 2018

The Uppsala Kidnapping
"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.
IMDb rating 4.3
Producers Drama Svecia, Anders Skog Films
Original title Uppsalakidnappningen
Directors Chakameh Marandi, Oscar Bergman, Henrik Andersson, Anders Skog
Writers Anders Skog

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

Ulf Nyberg

as Kalle

Gabriella Boris

as Marianne

Gunilla Paulsen

as Lena

Dan Johansson

as Klas

Mina Azarian

as Shirin's mother

Carolina Behrendtz

as The neighbor

Helén Söderqvist Henriksson

as The bank official

Emily Faris

as Frida

Pontus Gustafsson

as Gösta

Lennart B. Sandelin

as The prosecutor

Marina Nyström

as The dispenser

Maurits Elvingsson

as The salvor

Sara Persson

as The lifeguard

Richard Forsgren

as The lawyer

Julia Högberg

as The receptionist