The Uppsala Kidnapping

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.

Directed by Anders Skog

Top cast

Poyan Karimi

Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström

Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander

Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Darvish

P

Pierre Dahlander

Rolf Pettersson

U

Ulf Nyberg

Kalle

G

Gabriella Boris

Marianne

G

Gunilla Paulsen

Lena

D

Dan Johansson

Klas

Mina Azarian

Shirin's mother

C

Carolina Behrendtz

The neighbor

Helén Söderqvist Henriksson

The bank official

E

Emily Faris

Frida

Pontus Gustafsson

Gösta

Lennart B. Sandelin

The prosecutor

Marina Nyström

The dispenser

M

Maurits Elvingsson

The salvor

S

Sara Persson

The lifeguard

Richard Forsgren

The lawyer

J

Julia Högberg

The receptionist

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