The Uppsala Kidnapping (Uppsalakidnappningen) 5 years old

"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.

Credits

Mina Azarian as Shirin's mother

Ulf Nyberg as Kalle

Pontus Gustafsson as Gösta

Poyan Karimi as Josef Esfarander

The Uppsala Kidnapping Cast

Name	Character
Mina Azarian She was 58, now 64 years old	as Shirin's mother
Ulf Nyberg He was 41, now 47 years old	as Kalle
Pontus Gustafsson He was 63, now 68 years old	as Gösta
Poyan Karimi He was 28, now 34 years old	as Josef Esfarander

The Uppsala Kidnapping Crew

Name	Department
Lars Jameson as Sound.	Sound
Peter Lundberg as Stunt Driver. He was 37 (now 43) years old	Crew
Agneta Lindqvist-Widin as Makeup Artist.	Costume & Make-Up
Ulf Olausson as Foley Artist.	Sound

The Uppsala Kidnapping (5 years)

Release day: Friday, August 24, 2018
Runtime: 88 minutes