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Easy Money III: Life Deluxe (2013) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2013 · 127 mins · Swedish
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Directed by
Jens Jonsson
Starring
Joel Kinnaman, Aliette Opheim, Kalled Mustonen, Maja Kin, Madeleine Martin, Iwar Wiklander

Living in exile, JW is driven to uncover the truth behind his sister Camilla's disappearance, a search that leads him into Stockholm's criminal underworld. Meanwhile, Jorge plans a massive robbery, his final score, but encounters a familiar face, Nadja, during preparations. To take down Serbian mafia boss Radovan Krajnic, Martin Hägerström goes undercover, and Radovan’s daughter, Natalie, becomes entangled in the dangerous power struggles within the organization.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Easy Money III: Life Deluxe Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Easy Money III: Life Deluxe (2013) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. JW begins hunting Camilla's fate

    In the United States, Johan 'JW' Westlund intensifies his search for his missing sister Camilla. He pieces together clues that hint at a Serbian mob connection and a last-known location. The investigation sets the broader moral and criminal stakes in motion.

    When
    Present day, United States
    Where
    United States

  2. Camilla falls under Radovan's influence

    Camilla becomes entwined with Radovan, a Serbian mob boss, and slides into life as an exotic dancer and mistress. Her choices pull her deeper into the mob's orbit, where danger and manipulation become constant companions. JW's pursuit intersects with her perilous path.

    When
    Early phase, Serbia
    Where
    Serbia

  3. Stefanovic orders Camilla's murder

    Radovan's volatile second-in-command Stefanovic orders Camilla's murder to send a brutal message to others in the organization. The hit demonstrates the cost of stepping out of line and the mob's ruthless discipline. Camilla's fate hangs in the balance as events spiral.

    When
    Soon after Camilla's involvement
    Where
    Mob stronghold, Serbia

  4. Radovan survives assassination attempt

    Radovan survives an assassination attempt, enabling him to consolidate power. Back in Serbia, he accelerates plans to shield himself and his interests from rivals. The threat JW poses remains looming as loyalties are tested.

    When
    Shortly after the hit
    Where
    Serbia

  5. Martin Hägerström infiltrates the mob

    In Sweden, Martin Hägerström is tasked by Radovan to watch over Natalie Krajnic while secretly acting as an undercover officer. He infiltrates the mob using information supplied by the incarcerated Jorge. This double life places him in the center of a dangerous web of loyalties.

    When
    Shortly after Radovan's survival
    Where
    Sweden

  6. Jorge is released and befriends Nadja

    Jorge is released early for cooperation and reassigned to a nursing home. There, he forms a bond with Nadja, a former sex slave, beginning a fragile relationship. Their connection becomes a hinge on which future decisions will turn.

    When
    Shortly after release, Sweden
    Where
    Sweden

  7. Jorge pursues a risky robbery for Finnen

    Despite Nadja's attempts to steer clear of crime, Jorge hatches a plan to pull off a major robbery for Finnen, a Swedish mob boss. The scheme promises retirement but drags them deeper into violence and betrayal. Their alliance is charged with risk from the start.

    When
    Pre-heist phase
    Where
    Sweden

  8. The heist succeeds but Finnen double-crosses

    The heist is completed, but Finnen double-crosses the participants, leaving Jorge as the sole survivor. He escapes with a bag of money and flees to Mexico, while Nadja and the others face the consequences of the betrayal. The fallout widens the rift between allies and enemies across borders.

    When
    After the heist
    Where
    Mexico

  9. Radovan's downfall arrives by car bomb

    Radovan’s true undercover status is nearly exposed when he realizes Martin’s identity. Before he can act, a car bomb destroys him, eliminating one of the mob’s top leaders. Natalie and Martin are left to navigate a dangerous power vacuum.

    When
    Immediately after the car bombing
    Where
    Mob domain, Sweden

  10. Natalie seizes power; Stefanovic is slain

    Natalie suspects Stefanovic engineered the hit and pushes to uncover the truth with Martin's help. Martin intervenes and kills Stefanovic, elevating Natalie to a position of power within the mob. The balance of control shifts as personal loyalties collide with justice.

    When
    Following the Stefanovic incident
    Where
    Sweden

  11. Nadja kidnapped; Nadja rescued; Jorge appears dead

    When Jorge reaches out to Nadja again, he learns she has been kidnapped by Finnen and will only be released for the remaining money. Martin and Jorge confront Finnen in a tense rescue, and Martin succeeds in freeing Nadja while Jorge appears to die in an explosion during the gunfight.

    When
    After Nadja's kidnapping
    Where
    Mexico

  12. Natalie confronts JW; JW slain

    Natalie’s trust in Martin is shaken when the larger truth surfaces: JW orchestrated Camilla's murder in retaliation. She tracks JW and executes him, severing the dangerous thread that tied her to the mob and setting her on a new path.

    When
    After the Nadja incident
    Where
    Sweden

  13. Nadine learns Jorge is alive

    Two weeks after Jorge’s supposed death, Nadja discovers he is alive. She learns that he faked his death and has been crafting a plan to seize Finnen’s remaining money.

    When
    Two weeks after Jorge's supposed death
    Where
    Mexico

  14. Jorge and Nadja reunite for a risky future

    Jorge kills Finnen and his men to seize the remaining money and writes a letter inviting Nadja to join him in a new life in Mexico. She accepts, and the couple reunites, with Nadja carrying their child as they step toward a dangerous but hopeful future.

    When
    After the reunion invitation
    Where
    Mexico

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 10:33

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Timeline questions answered

Easy Money III: Life Deluxe Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Easy Money III: Life Deluxe (2013): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Stefanovic have Camilla killed?

Stefanovic ordered Camilla's murder because she planned to walk away from her relationship with Radovan. As Radovan's volatile second-in-command, he used her death as a brutal message to others in the organization that disloyalty would not be tolerated. This ruthless discipline was meant to maintain control over the mob's members.

  • camilla
  • stefanovic
  • murder
  • serbian mob
  • radovan
Q2

Why does Natalie kill JW?

Natalie executes JW after discovering that he orchestrated Camilla's murder in retaliation for her death. The revelation that JW was behind the hit designed to punish Radovan for Camilla's involvement with his organization drives Natalie to track him down and exact revenge personally.

  • natalie
  • jw
  • revenge
  • camilla murder
  • radovan
Q3

Did Jorge really die in the explosion?

No, Jorge faked his death. After appearing to die in the explosion during the gunfight with Finnen, he survived and spent two weeks planning his next move. He killed Finnen and his remaining men to seize the rest of the money, then contacted Nadja with a plan for their future together.

  • jorge
  • fake death
  • explosion
  • mexico
  • finnen
Q4

Why does Finnen double-cross Jorge after the heist?

Finnen betrayes Jorge and the others to keep all the stolen money for himself. After the successful robbery, he eliminates the participants, leaving Jorge as the sole survivor who manages to escape with a bag of money. This brutal double-cross forces Jorge to flee to Mexico.

  • finnen
  • double-cross
  • heist
  • robbery
  • money
  • betrayal
Q5

How did Martin become an undercover officer in Radovan's mob?

Martin Hägerström was assigned by authorities to infiltrate Radovan's Serbian mafia organization. He used information supplied by the incarcerated Jorge to gain entry and trust. Radovan assigned him to protect his daughter Natalie, not knowing Martin was an undercover officer working to bring the mob to justice.

  • martin
  • undercover
  • radovan
  • infiltrate
  • police
  • serbian mob
Q6

Why was Camilla's murder used as a message to others?

Stefanovic ordered Camilla's murder to demonstrate the consequences of stepping out of line within Radovan's organization. As Radovan's mistress who wanted to leave, her execution sent a clear warning to other members about the fatal cost of disloyalty or attempting to abandon the mob.

  • camilla
  • stefanovic
  • murder message
  • serbian mob
  • disloyalty
Q7

How did Radovan die and who was behind it?

Radovan was killed by a car bomb. Before he could act on his discovery that Martin was an undercover officer, the car bomb exploded and eliminated him. The timeline doesn't clearly identify who ordered the hit, though Natalie initially suspected Stefanovic engineered it.

  • radovan
  • car bomb
  • death
  • serbian mob
  • stefanovic
Q8

Why did Finnen kidnap Nadja?

Finnen kidnapped Nadja to force Jorge to hand over the remaining stolen money. He would only release her in exchange for the money Jorge had escaped with, using her as leverage in a final attempt to recover all the proceeds from the heist.

  • nadja
  • kidnapping
  • finnen
  • ransom
  • money
  • jorge
Q9

How did JW orchestrate Camilla's murder from the United States?

JW was in the United States searching for his missing sister Camilla. After discovering she had become involved with Radovan's mob and was killed, JW orchestrated retaliatory action. The summary indicates he was behind the hit on Radovan, though the specific method of coordination from abroad is not detailed.

  • jw
  • camilla
  • murder
  • revenge
  • united states
  • serbian mob
Q10

What was the relationship between Natalie and Martin?

Martin and Natalie developed a romantic relationship while he was undercover protecting her. Their bond was genuine despite Martin's hidden identity as a police officer. When Natalie later discovered his true status, her trust was shaken, though she ultimately allowed him to escape rather than turn him in to the mob.

  • natalie
  • martin
  • romance
  • relationship
  • undercover
  • trust
Q11

Do Jorge and Nadja end up together?

Yes, Jorge and Nadja reunite in Mexico. After faking his death and killing Finnen to seize the remaining money, Jorge writes a letter inviting Nadja to join him. She accepts, and the couple reunites with their child, stepping toward a dangerous but hopeful future together.

  • jorge
  • nadja
  • reunion
  • mexico
  • future
  • baby
  • couple
Q12

Why does Martin kill Stefanovic?

Martin kills Stefanovic to protect Natalie. After Radovan's death, Natalie becomes convinced Stefanovic engineered the car bomb hit on her father. She attempts to kill Stefanovic herself, but Martin intervenes to protect her and ends up killing Stefanovic, which elevates Natalie to a position of power within the mob.

  • martin
  • stefanovic
  • kill
  • protect
  • natalie
  • power
  • mob

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