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The 101-Year Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared (2017) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2017 · 108 min
JustWatch #11,359 11
Directed by
Felix Herngren, Måns Herngren

After enjoying a moment of simple pleasure, a centenarian unexpectedly embarks on a whirlwind journey across the globe. He finds himself pursued by both the CIA and a determined debt collector from Bali. His unexpected travels lead him into the heart of a major soft drink company, where his unique perspective and sharp humor unexpectedly become a key ingredient for corporate success.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

The 101-Year Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of The 101-Year Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared (2017) 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. 101st Birthday Celebration

    Allan Karlsson celebrated his 101st birthday on the beautiful beaches of Bali, surrounded by friends and family. The joyous atmosphere was soon interrupted by an unexpected disagreement over the last bottle of Folksoda, a unique drink created by Allan during his days as a double agent.

    Where
    Bali
  2. Monkey Mischief

    During the heated discussion between Miriam and Julius, Allan's pet Capuchin monkey, Erlander, seized the opportunity to gulp down the coveted bottle of Folksoda. The unexpected act left the spectators in shock, adding a layer of chaos to the birthday festivities.

    Where
    Bali
  3. Plan to Retrieve the Recipe

    After saying goodbye to Allan, Julius, and Gäddan, Miriam and her husband Benny returned to Malmköping. Meanwhile, Allan revealed that while the last Folksoda was lost, the treasured formula was safe at Amanda Einstein's apartment in Berlin, prompting him to make an urgent call.

    Where
    Malmköping
  4. The Flight to Berlin

    Allan, Julius, and Gäddan headed to the airport, filled with excitement about their journey to retrieve the stolen formula. However, unbeknownst to them, Mischievous Erlander made an escape during the flight, leading to a chaotic emergency landing in Moscow.

    Where
    Airplane
  5. Emergency Landing in Moscow

    The plane made an unexpected stop in Moscow when Erlander ran amok, catching the attention of stewardess Rebecca. Her failure to control him set off a series of events that unveiled Allan's complicated past and attracted the attention of those hunting for him.

    Where
    Moscow
  6. Stirna's Discovery

    Stirna, a woman with a troubled past, stumbled upon Allan’s viral news insight and began to connect the dots regarding his true identity. Learning that he was tied to her father's death, she recruited her therapist, Håkan, to help track him down.

    Where
    Moscow
  7. Pursuit in the City

    The streets of Moscow became a battleground as Stirna and Håkan pursued Allan, intent on confronting him about his criminal past. Meanwhile, Bas discovered that Allan had orchestrated a major financial scam, further intensifying the urgency of their mission.

    Where
    Moscow
  8. Authorities Intervene

    As tensions rose, the authorities stepped in and released Allan and his companions while quarantining Erlander. Allan was left to reflect on his past as memories of a Folksoda film shoot in East Germany flooded back.

    Where
    Moscow
  9. Death in Berlin

    Upon arriving in Berlin, Allan and Julius were met with the tragic news of Håkan’s death, a victim of a champagne cork accident. This shocking loss impacted the group, who were unaware of the obstacles that awaited them in their quest.

    Where
    Berlin
  10. The Search for the Cigar Box

    As they scoured through Allan’s old possessions, Allan and Stirna were dismayed to find the cigar box that once contained the Folksoda recipe filled with plain cigars instead. Meanwhile, Benny sought to recover Allan's belongings, adding to the tension.

    Where
    Berlin
  11. Showdown at the Nursing Home

    The peaceful search was disrupted by the arrival of Inspector Aronsson and CIA agents, just as Benny created a scene with his illness. Allan and Julius decided to sneak away to uncover the truth about Allan's lost belongings.

    Where
    Berlin
  12. Rescue Mission for the Formula

    With determination, Allan, Julius, Gäddan, and Stirna banded together to reclaim the missing cigar box from Benny's home. In a tense and thrilling sequence, they successfully retrieved the microfilmed Folksoda formula, celebrating their unexpected victory.

    Where
    Berlin
  13. Stirna's True Identity Revealed

    After the chaos began to settle, Stirna disclosed her true identity as Kristina, the daughter of Popov, earning Allan's trust with the formula. Their connection deepened just as Bas entered the scene, armed and ready for confrontation.

    Where
    Berlin
  14. The Tragic Conclusion

    In a climactic moment, Bas threatened everyone for control of the situation, but things turned deadly when he was shot by Inspector Aronsson. As tensions simmered down, Allan’s tattoo was discovered to be the original Folksoda recipe, turning the tide of their fate.

    Where
    Berlin
  15. A New Beginning

    Miriam and Benny celebrated the birth of their new child, Allan Jr., marking a joyful occasion. Meanwhile, Stirna chose to remain with her friends, embarking on a hopeful journey to recreate Folksoda, though a lightning strike foreshadowed the challenges ahead.

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Timeline questions answered

The 101-Year Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of The 101-Year Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared (2017): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Erlander drink the Folksoda bottle in Bali?

Erlander, Allan's pet Capuchin monkey, took advantage of the distraction when Miriam and Julius were arguing over the last bottle of Folksoda. With a mischievous glint in his eye, the monkey gulped down the coveted drink, leaving the spectators in shock. This moment sets off the entire chain of events since the last bottle is now gone.

  • erlander
  • monkey
  • folksoda
  • bali
  • birthday
Q2

Where was the Folksoda formula actually stored?

The Folksoda formula was hidden in a cigar box at Amanda Einstein's apartment in Berlin. Allan revealed this after the last bottle was lost to Erlander, explaining that the treasured formula was safe and prompting the trip to retrieve it.

  • formula
  • cigar box
  • berlin
  • amanda einstein
  • recipe
Q3

Why did the plane make an emergency landing in Moscow?

During the flight from Bali to Berlin, Erlander escaped from his carry-on bag and ran amok inside the airplane cabin. This caused such chaos that the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in Moscow, which inadvertently drew attention to Allan and set off the chain of pursuits.

  • moscow
  • emergency landing
  • erlander
  • flight
  • airplane
Q4

Who is Stirna really and what does she want from Allan?

Stirna is actually Kristina, the daughter of Popov, a man whose death Allan was connected to during his double agent days in the 1970s. She discovered Allan's true identity through her investigation into the viral monkey incident and pursued him to confront him about her father's death and retrieve the formula as compensation.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes hint at her troubled past when she researches Allan after seeing the viral news about Erlander.

  • stirna
  • kristina
  • popov
  • identity
  • daughter
Q5

How did Håkan die in Berlin?

Håkan, Stirna's therapist who assisted her in tracking down Allan, died from a champagne cork accident upon Allan's arrival in Berlin. This tragic (and darkly comedic) event shocks the group and temporarily halts their search for the formula.

  • hakan
  • death
  • champagne
  • berlin
  • accident
Q6

Where was the original Folksoda formula really hidden?

The original Folksoda recipe was tattooed on Allan's left buttock during a wild LSD-fueled rave in 1970s Berlin. Amanda remembered this detail when searching for the formula, revealing that Allan had transcribed the Russian version of the recipe on his body as a backup.

Foreshadowing: Amanda's flashback to the 1970s rave provides the crucial clue about the tattoo.

  • tattoo
  • formula
  • recipe
  • buttock
  • berlin
  • 1970s
Q7

Why was Allan being pursued by Bas and Pim?

Bas discovered that Allan was the criminal responsible for swindling Pim out of 50 million dollars. This is why Bas confronted Allan with a gun, demanding the stolen loot. The financial scam from Allan's past added another layer of danger to the already chaotic pursuit.

  • pim
  • 50 million
  • swindle
  • bas
  • chase
  • money
Q8

What happens at the end of the movie when lightning strikes?

In the final scene, as Allan settles down with friends to enjoy a meal, a sudden bolt of lightning strikes and ignites a fire that uncannily resembles one from the past. This ominous event leaves the group in stunned silence, suggesting that despite their victories, chaos still follows Allan. The ending is bittersweet, the group finds family and purpose but faces uncertain challenges ahead.

  • lightning
  • ending
  • fire
  • final scene
  • bittersweet
Q9

Why did the CIA and Inspector Aronsson show up at the nursing home?

Inspector Aronsson and CIA agents appeared at the nursing home in Berlin, questioning Allan about his mysterious past and activities. Their interrogation was interrupted when Benny vomited anxiously, allowing Allan and Julius to slip away and continue their investigation into the missing formula.

  • cia
  • inspector aronsson
  • nursing home
  • agents
  • questioning
Q10

How did Allan create the Folksoda formula?

Allan Karlsson created Folksoda during his secret work as a double agent in the 1970s. The formula was his own quirky invention, which he later hiding in multiple places: in a cigar box in Berlin and as a backup, tattooed on his left buttock after an LSD-fueled night in 1970s Berlin.

Foreshadowing: Allan's flashbacks to his time in East Germany reveal his involvement with Folksoda.

  • folksoda
  • double agent
  • 1970s
  • formula
  • invention

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