The Uppsala Kidnapping

Name: The Uppsala Kidnapping
Cast: Poyan Karimi, Peter Åström, Rasmus Luthander, Shirin Golchin, Pierre Dahlander

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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 SkogProducer: Sonia Maggioni

Poyan Karimi

as Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström

as Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander

as Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin

as Shirin Darvish

Pierre Dahlander

as Rolf Pettersson

Ulf Nyberg

as Kalle

Gabriella Boris

as Marianne

Gunilla Paulsen

as Lena

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