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Comedy / Drama

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.

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Directed by Anders Skog

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Cast.

Poyan Karimi

Poyan Karimi

Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström

Peter Åström

Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander

Rasmus Luthander

Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Golchin

Shirin Darvish

Pierre Dahlander

Pierre Dahlander

Rolf Pettersson

Ulf Nyberg

Ulf Nyberg

Kalle

Gabriella Boris

Gabriella Boris

Marianne

Gunilla Paulsen

Gunilla Paulsen

Lena

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