The Uppsala Kidnapping

Overview

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.

Cast

Poyan Karimi

Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström

Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander

Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Darvish

N/A

Pierre Dahlander

Rolf Pettersson

N/A

Ulf Nyberg

Kalle

N/A

Gabriella Boris

Marianne

N/A

Gunilla Paulsen

Lena

N/A

Dan Johansson

Klas

Mina Azarian

Shirin's mother

N/A

Carolina Behrendtz

The neighbor

Helén Söderqvist Henriksson

The bank official