The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

08/24/2018 (SE) • 1h 28m

Comedy, Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Poyan Karimi

Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström

Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander

Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Darvish

Pierre Dahlander

Rolf Pettersson


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Status

Released

Original Language

Swedish

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

kidnapping

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