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.

• Anders SkogDirector
• Anders SkogWriter

• Poyan KarimiJosef Esfarander
• Peter ÅströmHenning Olausson
• Rasmus LuthanderSebastian Åhlund
• Shirin GolchinShirin Darvish
• Pierre DahlanderRolf Pettersson
• Ulf NybergKalle
• Gabriella BorisMarianne
• Gunilla PaulsenLena
• Dan JohanssonKlas
• Mina AzarianShirin's mother
• Carolina BehrendtzThe neighbor
• Helén Söderqvist HenrikssonThe bank official