The Uppsala Kidnapping

The Uppsala Kidnapping

2018
1h 28m
6.3

6.3/10

3 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: SV

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Production Information

Production Companies
Anders Skog Films Drama Svecia
Production Countries
Sweden
Spoken Languages
Swedish

Keywords

Quick Facts

Original Title Uppsalakidnappningen
Release Date August 24, 2018
Status Released
Language SV
IMDb ID tt8834524

Cast

Poyan Karimi
Poyan Karimi

Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström
Peter Åström

Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander
Rasmus Luthander

Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin
Shirin Golchin

Shirin Darvish

Pierre Dahlander
Pierre Dahlander

Rolf Pettersson

Ulf Nyberg
Ulf Nyberg

Kalle

Gabriella Boris
Gabriella Boris

Marianne

Gunilla Paulsen
Gunilla Paulsen

Lena

Dan Johansson
Dan Johansson

Klas

Mina Azarian
Mina Azarian

Shirin's mother

Carolina Behrendtz
Carolina Behrendtz

The neighbor

Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
Helén Söderqvist Henriksson

The bank official

Key Crew

Sonia Maggioni
Producer
Anders Skog
Writer
Anders Skog
Director
Anders Skog
Executive Producer