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The Uppsala Kidnapping

"The Uppsala Kidnapping" - 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.

2018 |1h 28m |  Comedy, Drama

Cast

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Poyan Karimi

Josef Esfarander

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Peter Åström

Henning Olausson

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Rasmus Luthander

Sebastian Åhlund

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Shirin Golchin

Shirin Darvish

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Mina Azarian

Shirin's mother

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Helén Söderqvist Henriksson

The bank official

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Pontus Gustafsson

Gösta

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Lennart B. Sandelin

The prosecutor

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Richard Forsgren

The lawyer

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Status

Released

Language

Swedish

Budget

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Revenue

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