About
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.
Director
Producers
Sonia Maggioni, Mikael Flodell, Anders Skog
Studio
Anders Skog Films, Drama Svecia
Original Title
Uppsalakidnappningen
Original Language
Swedish
Keywords
Cast
Full credits →P
Poyan Karimi
Josef Esfarander
R
Rasmus Luthander
Sebastian Åhlund
S
Shirin Golchin
Shirin Darvish
P
Pierre Dahlander
Rolf Pettersson
U
Ulf Nyberg
Kalle
G
Gabriella Boris
Marianne
G
Gunilla Paulsen
Lena
D
Dan Johansson
Klas
M
Mina Azarian
Shirin's mother
H
Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
The bank official
E
Emily Faris
Frida
P
Pontus Gustafsson
Gösta
L
Lennart B. Sandelin
The prosecutor
M
Marina Nyström
The dispenser
M
Maurits Elvingsson
The salvor
S
Sara Persson
The lifeguard
R
Richard Forsgren
The lawyer
J
Julia Högberg
The receptionist
