The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb4.4/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Anders SkogDirector
- Anders SkogWriter
Cast
- 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
Stills
Themes
kidnapping