The Uppsala Kidnapping
2018"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.
Acted in
Poyan Karimi
as Josef Esfarander
Peter Åström
as Henning Olausson
Rasmus Luthander
as Sebastian Åhlund
Shirin Golchin
as Shirin Darvish
Pierre Dahlander
as Rolf Pettersson
Ulf Nyberg
as Kalle
Gabriella Boris
as Marianne
Gunilla Paulsen
as Lena
Dan Johansson
as Klas
Mina Azarian
as Shirin's mother
Carolina Behrendtz
as The neighbor
Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
as The bank official
Emily Faris
as Frida
Pontus Gustafsson
as Gösta
Lennart B. Sandelin
as The prosecutor
Marina Nyström
as The dispenser
Maurits Elvingsson
as The salvor
Sara Persson
as The lifeguard
Richard Forsgren
as The lawyer
Julia Högberg
as The receptionist