The Uppsala Kidnapping
movie
Released August 24, 2018
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
as
Josef Esfarander
Peter Åström
as
Henning Olausson
Rasmus Luthander
as
Sebastian Åhlund
Shirin Golchin
as
Shirin Darvish
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Pierre Dahlander
as
Rolf Pettersson
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Ulf Nyberg
as
Kalle
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Gabriella Boris
as
Marianne
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Gunilla Paulsen
as
Lena
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Dan Johansson
as
Klas
Mina Azarian
as
Shirin's mother
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Carolina Behrendtz
as
The neighbor
Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
as
The bank official
Crew
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Sofia Hallgren
as
Musician
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Mikael Flodell
as
Associate Producer
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Björn Palmberg
as
Musician
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Anders Skog
as
Director
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Jo Eken Torp
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Director of Photography
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Sonia Maggioni
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Producer
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Anders Skog
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Writer
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Oscar Bergman
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Second Assistant Director
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Peter Lundberg
as
Stunt Driver
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Jonas Rudels
as
Sound
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Chakameh Marandi
as
First Assistant Director
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Anders Skog
as
Production Design