The Uppsala Kidnapping

Top 10 Billed 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

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    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.

  • Release Date

    2018-08-24

  • Average

    6.3

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
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    svenska
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