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The Uppsala Kidnapping

Directed by Anders Skog
2018    88m
4.3
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. This story gives essential insights surrounding the narcissistic personalities of our time.
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Cast of The Uppsala Kidnapping
  • Poyan KarimiJosef Esfarander
  • Peter ÅströmHenning Olausson
  • Rasmus LuthanderSebastian Åhlund
  • Shirin GolchinShirin Darvish
  • Pierre DahlanderRolf Pettersson
  • Ulf NybergKalle
  • Gabriella BorisMarianne
  • Gunilla PaulsenLena
  • Dan JohanssonKlas
  • Mina AzarianShirin's mother
  • Carolina BehrendtzThe neighbor
  • Helén Söderqvist HenrikssonThe bank official
  • Emily FarisFrida
  • Pontus GustafssonGösta
  • Lennart B. SandelinThe prosecutor
  • Marina NyströmThe dispenser
  • Maurits ElvingssonThe salvor
  • Sara PerssonThe lifeguard
  • Richard ForsgrenThe lawyer
  • Julia HögbergThe receptionist

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