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The Uppsala Kidnapping (2018)

★ 6.3
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2018 88 min ★ 6.3/10
  • Comedy
  • Drama

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, Peter Åström, Rasmus Luthander, Shirin Golchin, Pierre Dahlander, Ulf Nyberg, Gabriella Boris, Gunilla Paulsen