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The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

6.3 | Aug 24, 2018 (SE) | Comedy, Drama | 01:28

"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.

Featured Crew

Director, Writer, Production Design, Casting, Editor, Executive Producer
Foley Artist
Visual Effects
Sound
Assistant Editor
Associate Producer
First Assistant Director
Visual Effects
Art Direction
Post Production Supervisor

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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Mina Azarian
Shirin's mother