The Uppsala Kidnapping

The story

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

P Poyan KarimiJosef Esfarander P Peter ÅströmHenning Olausson R Rasmus LuthanderSebastian Åhlund S Shirin GolchinShirin Darvish P Pierre DahlanderRolf Pettersson U Ulf NybergKalle G Gabriella BorisMarianne G Gunilla PaulsenLena D Dan JohanssonKlas M Mina AzarianShirin's mother C Carolina BehrendtzThe neighbor H Helén Söderqvist HenrikssonThe bank official

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E Emily FarisFrida P Pontus GustafssonGösta L Lennart B. SandelinThe prosecutor M Marina NyströmThe dispenser M Maurits ElvingssonThe salvor S Sara PerssonThe lifeguard R Richard ForsgrenThe lawyer J Julia HögbergThe receptionist