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The Uppsala Kidnapping

The Uppsala Kidnapping

2018 · Movie · 1h 28m

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.

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IMDb4.4/10
TMDB6.3/103 votes

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