The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

movie · 88 min · 4.3/10 · 11+

Streaming in Sweden on Tele2 Play.

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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.

Starring Poyan Karimi, Peter Åström, Rasmus Luthander, Shirin Golchin, Pierre Dahlander, Ulf Nyberg, Gabriella Boris, Gunilla Paulsen.

Drama · Comedy

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