The Uppsala Kidnapping

The Uppsala Kidnapping

6.3

Aug 24 2018

1h 28m

Comedy, Drama

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.

Poyan Karimi

Poyan Karimi

Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström

Peter Åström

Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander

Rasmus Luthander

Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Darvish

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