The Uppsala Kidnapping
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.
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Cast
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Poyan Karimi
Josef Esfarander
Known for
A Man Called Ove
Peter Åström
Henning Olausson
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Rasmus Luthander
Sebastian Åhlund
Known for
Let the Right One In
Shirin Golchin
Shirin Darvish
Known for
The Helicopter Heist
The Sandhamn Murders
Pierre Dahlander
Rolf Pettersson
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Ulf Nyberg
Kalle
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The Secret
6 points
Gabriella Boris
Marianne
Known for
House of Angels
Gunilla Paulsen
Lena
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Beck 13 - Sender Unknown
Dan Johansson
Klas
Also in
Herr von Hancken
Ted: Show Me Love
Mina Azarian
Shirin's mother
Known for
The Circle
Carolina Behrendtz
The neighbor
Also in
Johan Falk: The Rules of the Game
Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
The bank official
Known for
Pure
The Hunters
Anders Skog Director · Jo Eken Torp Cinematographer
First release August 24, 2018 · Produced in Sweden · Production Drama Svecia
Production
Anders Skog Films
Production
Drama Svecia
Production
Sweden
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Languages
Original title
Uppsalakidnappningen
Original language
Swedish
Spoken on screen
Swedish
Release dates
Sweden · August 24, 2018
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