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Kill Buljo (2007) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2007 · 93 mins · Norwegian
Starring
Tommy Wirkola, Stig Frode Henriksen, Ørjan Gamst, Martin Hykkerud, Jørn Tore Nilsen, Kristian Figenschow

In Kautokeino, an engagement party erupts in blood when Jompa Tormann’s guests and family are brutally gunned down. The investigation is assigned to Sid Wisløff, a police officer notorious for his hatred of Sami people and women. With a colleague and a Sami guide, Wisløff pursues the shooter, but discovers that Tormann survived and now seeks revenge.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Events in order (13)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Movies like Kill Buljo
  5. 5 Every angle

13 events in order · contains spoilers

Kill Buljo Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Kill Buljo (2007) 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. The engagement gathering erupts into violence

    Jompa Tormann attends the traditional engagement coffee for his upcoming marriage at the Kautokeino community centre. The Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad storms the premises, draws their guns, and begins firing at anyone who moves. The celebration collapses into chaos as guests scramble for cover and the mission to kill all attendees unfolds.

    When
    day of the engagement
    Where
    Kautokeino community centre
  2. Jompa survives and falls into a coma

    Despite the brutal attack, Jompa miraculously survives the onslaught. He falls into a deep coma in the hospital aftermath, leaving family and authorities to pick up the shattered pieces of the night. The assailants vanish into the violence that surrounds the event.

    When
    immediately after the attack
    Where
    Kautokeino community centre vicinity
  3. Police assignment and a grim belief

    Sami police inspector Sid Wisløff and his assistant Unni Formen are assigned to the case. Wisløff is convinced Jompa killed all the guests, even going so far as to explain a staged suicide by shooting his own head four times to look innocent. The investigation tightens around Jompa despite his coma.

    When
    shortly after the attack
    Where
    police headquarters
  4. A few weeks later: awakening

    A few weeks pass and Jompa awakens from the coma, jolting awake to a world that has already turned. He begins to plot revenge against those responsible for the massacre. The revelation of his survival ignites a ruthless new purpose.

    When
    few weeks after attack
    Where
    hospital
  5. Forging the Katana

    Jompa receives a katana forged for him by the legendary Bladesmith Fugioshi Shinaga. The weapon is crafted specifically for his return and future vengeance. The blade marks the start of his decisive transformation from survivor to avenger.

    When
    after awakening
    Where
    Fugioshi Shinaga's forge
  6. The vow becomes action

    With blade in hand, Jompa sets out to track down the members of the Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad. He moves from one location to another, intent on settling his business with each member. The pursuit is fueled by a single, unyielding purpose.

    When
    shortly after forging
  7. Confronting Tampa Buljo

    Jompa locates and confronts Tampa Buljo, the squad member identified first in his quest for revenge. The encounter is swift and deadly as he settles this particular score. The outcome reinforces the ruthlessness of his mission.

    When
    after awakening
  8. Confronting Crazy Beibifeit

    Jompa tracks down Crazy Beibifeit and faces him in a final confrontation. The clash is brutal and decisive, further thinning the ranks of those responsible for the massacre. The arc of vengeance advances with each completed chapter.

    When
    after Buljo encounter
  9. Confronting Dr. Kjell Driver

    Jompa finds and confronts Dr. Kjell Driver, bringing the chase to another tense, lethal conclusion. The dealings with this member reveal the depth of Jompa's determination. The revenge continues to unfold piece by piece.

    When
    after Beibifeit encounter
  10. Confronting Bud Light

    Jompa corners Bud Light, bringing the final set of vendetta confrontations to a close for this stage of his mission. The deadly exchange underscores the cost of the massacre and his drive for justice. With each confrontation, the pace of the pursuit intensifies.

    When
    after Driver confrontation
  11. The pursuit closes in on Jompa

    Sid Wisløff and Unni Formen, aided by the Sami pathfinder Peggy Mathilassi, push the investigation forward and close in on Jompa. The police are determined to bring him behind bars, even as he remains dangerous. The hunt becomes a high-stakes game with the killer on the move.

    When
    during chase
  12. Peggy Mathilassi joins the chase

    Peggy Mathilassi, the Sami pathfinder, joins forces with Wisløff and Formen to trail Jompa. Her knowledge of the landscape helps them track his movements more effectively. The pursuit becomes a coordinated effort to corral him.

    When
    during chase
  13. Ongoing hunt and unresolved fate

    With Jompa still at large, the hunt continues as the authorities press for his capture. The path of vengeance remains unresolved, setting the stage for further clashes. The timeline ends with the promise of more conflict as the pursuit presses on.

    When
    ongoing

Last updated: February 20, 2026 at 12:13

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Timeline questions answered

Kill Buljo Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Kill Buljo (2007): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why was Jompa Tormann's engagement party attacked?

The Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad stormed the Kautokeino community centre during the traditional engagement coffee ceremony with the explicit mission to kill everyone present. No survivors were supposed to leave, making it a coordinated mass killing targeting all attendees at the celebration.

Foreshadowing: The scene hints at unspoken grievances hovering in the air before the violence erupts.

  • deadly sapmi assassination squad
  • engagement party
  • kautokeino
  • massacre
Q2

How did Jompa Tormann survive the shooting?

Despite the brutal attack that killed numerous guests and family members, Jompa miraculously survived the onslaught. He was left in a deep coma following the massacre, with the assailants believing they had completed their mission before vanishing from the scene.

  • jompa tormann
  • survival
  • coma
  • shooting
Q3

Who forged the katana for Jompa Tormann?

The legendary Bladesmith Fugioshi Shinaga forged a katana specifically for Jompa after he awoke from his coma. This weapon marked his transformation from survivor to avenger as he set out to confront the members of the Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad.

  • katana
  • fugioshi shinaga
  • forging
  • revenge weapon
Q4

Why does Sid Wisløff suspect Jompa Tormann?

Despite Jompa being in a coma, police inspector Sid Wisløff becomes convinced that Jompa himself killed all the guests. He even proposes the absurd theory that Jompa staged a suicide by shooting his own head four times to appear innocent, demonstrating his prejudiced and unconventional investigative approach.

  • sid wisløff
  • jompa tormann
  • suspicion
  • investigation
Q5

Who are the members of the Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad?

The squad consists of five members: Tampa Buljo, Crazy Beibifeit, Dr. Kjell Driver, and Bud Light. They carried out the coordinated attack at the engagement party and became targets for Jompa's revenge campaign.

  • deadly sapmi assassination squad
  • tampa buljo
  • crazy beibifeit
  • kjell driver
  • bud light
Q6

What happens to Tampa Buljo?

Tampa Buljo is the first member of the Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad that Jompa locates and confronts after awakening from his coma. The encounter is swift and deadly, with Jompa settling the score in a lethal confrontation.

  • tampa buljo
  • confrontation
  • revenge
  • jompa
Q7

Who is Peggy Mathilassi in the story?

Peggy Mathilassi is a Sami pathfinder who aids the police investigation led by Sid Wisløff and Unni Formen. Her knowledge of the terrain helps the authorities track Jompa's movements as he pursues his revenge against the assassination squad.

  • peggy mathilassi
  • sami pathfinder
  • police chase
  • tracking
Q8

What makes Sid Wisløff a controversial character?

Sid Wisløff is portrayed as a police inspector notorious for his extreme hatred of Sami people and women. His controversial approach combines sharp investigative skills with deep-seated prejudices, making him a polarizing figure in the story.

  • sid wisløff
  • controversial
  • prejudice
  • sami
  • women
Q9

How many members of the Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad does Jompa confront?

Jompa systematically tracks down and confronts four members of the Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad: Tampa Buljo, Crazy Beibifeit, Dr. Kjell Driver, and Bud Light. Each confrontation is brutal and decisive as he works through his list of targets.

  • revenge
  • confrontations
  • squad members
  • kill buljo
Q10

Why does Jompa Tormann need a katana for his revenge?

After awakening from his coma, Jompa decides to seek revenge against those responsible for the massacre. He commissions a katana from Fugioshi Shinaga, symbolizing his transformation from victim to avenger and providing him with a weapon for his violent quest.

  • katana
  • revenge
  • jompa
  • weapon
Q11

How do Sid Wisløff and Unni Formen pursue the case?

Sid Wisløff and his assistant Unni Formen are assigned to investigate the massacre. Despite Wisløff's controversial methods and mistaken suspicion of Jompa, they continue pursuing the investigation while also hunting down Jompa himself as he carries out his revenge mission.

  • sid wisløff
  • unni formen
  • police investigation
  • chase

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  • parodic
  • slapstick
  • chaotic
  • over-the-top
  • absurd
  • lighthearted
  • Tone: light, comical
  • Pacing: fast, chaotic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Narratives in this thread typically follow a straightforward, often linear plot—like a revenge quest or an investigation—but subvert expectations at every turn with ridiculous character motivations, incompetent figures of authority, and physics-defying action sequences. The focus is on the comedic journey, not a serious resolution.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped together because they share a primary goal: to parody action and thriller genres through absurdist humor. They create a coherent experience through their consistently light tone, fast pacing, and a shared love for turning dark premises into a source of comedy.

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  • satirical
  • farcical
  • comedy of errors
  • bumbling
  • chaotic
  • lighthearted
  • Tone: satirical, light
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Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern often involves a serious situation—a crime, a investigation, a quest—that is completely mishandled by the characters supposedly in charge. The plot unfolds through a series of comedic errors, misunderstandings, and escalating chaos caused by their ineptitude, rather than through the efforts of a capable hero.

Why they belong together: These movies are unified by their shared comedic focus on failure and incompetence. They generate humor not just from slapstick, but from the satirical gap between the seriousness of the situation and the ridiculousness of the characters attempting to handle it.

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