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The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

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"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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Anders Skog
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    Josef Esfarander Poyan Karimi
  • Profile picture of Peter Åström
    Henning Olausson Peter Åström
  • Profile picture of Rasmus Luthander
    Sebastian Åhlund Rasmus Luthander
  • Profile picture of Shirin Golchin
    Shirin Darvish Shirin Golchin
  • Profile picture of Mina Azarian
    Shirin's mother Mina Azarian
  • Profile picture of Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
    The bank official Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
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    Gösta Pontus Gustafsson
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    The prosecutor Lennart B. Sandelin

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