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The Uppsala Kidnapping

2018-1h 28min
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6.3 / 10 3

"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.

Directed by Anders Skog

Writers Anders Skog

Stars Poyan Karimi Peter Åström Rasmus Luthander

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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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Pierre Dahlander

Rolf Pettersson
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Ulf Nyberg

Kalle
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Gabriella Boris

Marianne
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Gunilla Paulsen

Lena
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Dan Johansson

Klas
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Mina Azarian

Shirin's mother
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Carolina Behrendtz

The neighbor
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Helén Söderqvist Henriksson

The bank official

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