
The Uppsala Kidnapping
Uppsalakidnappningen
Release: 2018-08-24·Runtime: 88m·★ 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.
Production Countries
Sweden
Production Companies
Anders Skog Films
Drama Svecia
Cast
Marina Nyströmas The dispenser
Rasmus Luthanderas Sebastian Åhlund
Pontus Gustafssonas Gösta
Lennart B. Sandelinas The prosecutor
Shirin Golchinas Shirin Darvish
Mina Azarianas Shirin's mother
Richard Forsgrenas The lawyer
Helén Söderqvist Henrikssonas The bank official
Poyan Karimias Josef Esfarander
Peter Åströmas Henning Olausson