Held for Ransom poster
Director Niels Arden Oplev
Writer Anders Thomas Jensen

Held for Ransom

Drama2019

Original Title: Ser du månen, Daniel

Release Date: 2019-08-29

Duration: 138 minutes

Synopsis

HELD FOR RANSOM tells the true story of Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye who was held hostage for 398 days in Syria by the terror organization ISIS along with several other foreign nationals including the American journalist, James Foley. The film follows Daniel’s struggle to survive in captivity, his friendship with James, and the nightmare of the Rye family back home in Denmark as they try to do everything in their power to save their son. At the center of this crisis, we find hostage negotiator, Arthur, who plays a pivotal role in securing Daniel’s release.

Casting

  • Charlie Carrick
    Michael Foley
  • Toby Kebbell
    James Foley
  • Rasmus Bjerg
    Tue Berg
  • Ardalan Esmaili
    Majeed
  • Amir El-Masry
    John (Beatles)
  • Anders W. Berthelsen
    Arthur
  • Rafael Pettersson
    Wojceik
  • Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
    Signe
  • Esben Smed
    Daniel Rye
  • Susan A. Olsen
    Hanne