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The Uppsala Kidnapping

The Uppsala Kidnapping

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 24, 2018

Runtime

1h 28m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

User Score

63%

Original Title

Uppsalakidnappningen

Production Companies

Anders Skog Films, Drama Svecia

Director

Anders Skog

Description

"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.