Cast and Crew of The Uppsala Kidnapping

Cast of
The Uppsala Kidnapping

About The Uppsala Kidnapping

"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.

Full Cast of The Uppsala Kidnapping

Poyan Karimi
plays Josef Esfarander

Peter Åström
plays Henning Olausson

Rasmus Luthander
plays Sebastian Åhlund

Shirin Golchin
plays Shirin Darvish

Pierre Dahlander
plays Rolf Pettersson

Ulf Nyberg
plays Kalle

Gabriella Boris
plays Marianne

Gunilla Paulsen
plays Lena

Dan Johansson
plays Klas

Mina Azarian
plays Shirin's mother

Carolina Behrendtz
plays The neighbor

Helén Söderqvist Henriksson
plays The bank official

Emily Faris
plays Frida

Pontus Gustafsson
plays Gösta

Lennart B. Sandelin
plays The prosecutor

Marina Nyström
plays The dispenser

Maurits Elvingsson
plays The salvor

Sara Persson
plays The lifeguard

Richard Forsgren
plays The lawyer

Julia Högberg
plays The receptionist


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