Kill Buljo 2007

Comedy

Adventure

Action

Runtime

93 mins

Language

Norwegian

Directed by

Tommy Wirkola

Made by

Yellow Bastard Production

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Kill Buljo Plot Summary

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Jompa Tormann, Stig Frode Henriksen, is reluctantly on his way into marriage as the bride’s family gathers for the traditional engagement coffee at the Kautokeino community centre. The scene, steeped in ceremony, grows tense as unspoken grievances hover in the air, hinting at the violence to come. The quiet is shattered when the Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad bursts in, weapons drawn, and opens fire on anything and anyone that moves. No one is supposed to leave the centre alive, and in the ensuing chaos, Jompa miraculously survives the attack but is left in a deep coma. Tampa Buljo, Martin Hykkerud, Crazy Beibifeit, Ørjan Gamst, Kjell Driver, John Even Pedersen, and Bud Light, Christian Reiertsen are the ruthless crew behind the assault, their actions painting a stark picture of danger that envelops the community.

A few weeks pass, and the world begins to shift again as Jompa awakens and realizes he has a score to settle. He forges a Katana for his own use with the help of the legend—Bladesmith Fugioshi Shinaga—and sets out to confront those who shattered his life. The resolve is clear: he will seek revenge against The Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad, one by one, defying the odds and the sorrow of his coma to reclaim his future.

Meanwhile, the investigation into the bloodshed is led by Sid Wisløff, Tommy Wirkola, a police inspector with a sharp, controversial approach, who is joined by his loyal assistant Unni Formen, Natasha Angel Dahle. The pair operate in a world where prejudice and stubborn motives collide, and they are determined to see justice served. on their heels is a cautious pursuit, with Peggy Mathilassi, Linda Øverlie Nilsen, acting as a Sami pathfinder who aids the investigation and helps keep the trail visible as the tension between vengeance and law intensifies. Together, they chase the trail of the vengeful man, hoping to bring him in to stand trial and to restore some sense of balance to a community rocked by the violence of that fateful engagement.

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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.

day of the engagement Kautokeino community centre

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.

immediately after the attack Kautokeino community centre vicinity

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.

shortly after the attack police headquarters

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.

few weeks after attack hospital

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.

after awakening Fugioshi Shinaga's forge

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.

shortly after forging

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.

after awakening

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.

after Buljo encounter

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.

after Beibifeit encounter

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.

after Driver confrontation

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.

during chase

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.

during chase

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.

ongoing

Kill Buljo Characters

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Sid Wisløff (Tommy Wirkola)

A Sami- and woman-hating police inspector whose bias colors his approach to the case. He is convinced Jompa orchestrated the massacre and even attempts to fake his own death by shooting his head four times to appear innocent. His rigid, dogged pursuit clashes with Unni Formen’s more pragmatic approach.

👮 Law enforcement 🧭 Bias ⚖️ Authority

Jompa Tormann (Stig Frode Henriksen)

The groom who survives the assault and falls into a coma, only to awaken with a vow of revenge. He becomes a focused, resourceful avenger, chasing down each squad member with a sharpened sense of justice. His transformation from victim to hunter fuels the film’s core tension.

🗡️ Revenge 🧠 Determination

Tampa Buljo (Martin Hykkerud)

A member of the Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad who participates in the assault on the engagement. He becomes one of Jompa’s targets, embodying the brutal, reckless side of the squad.

⚔️ Villain 🛡️ Intimidation

Crazy Beibifeit (Ørjan Gamst)

Another squad member involved in the assault, contributing to the squad’s menace. His actions escalate the danger faced by Jompa and create obstacles for the pursuing duo of Wisløff and Formen.

🔪 Assassin 🌀 Chaos

Unni Formen (Natasha Angel Dahle)

Sid Wisløff’s assistant, pragmatic and observant, helping drive the investigation forward. She provides balance to Sid’s bias and plays a key role in the pursuit of both Jompa and the squad.

🧭 Sidekick 🧩 Investigation

Peggy Mathilassi (Linda Øverlie Nilsen)

A Sami pathfinder who guides the authorities through the landscape and local customs. Her knowledge of the terrain and culture makes her instrumental to the pursuit and adds depth to the Sami setting.

🪶 Pathfinder 🧭 Cultural knowledge

Kill Buljo Settings

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Location

Kautokeino Community Centre, Kautokeino, Norway

The engagement coffee unfolds in the Kautokeino community centre, situating the events in a northern Sámi community in Norway. The centre serves as a local gathering hub for traditional events and family ties. The stark Arctic setting underscores the collision between cultural tradition and brutal violence that drives the plot.

❄️ Arctic town 🧭 Sami culture 🗺️ Northern Norway

Kill Buljo Themes

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🗡️

Revenge

Jompa Tormann survives the attack and returns to settle scores with the Deadly Sapmi Assassination Squad. He systematically hunts down each member, forging a katana for vengeance and showing relentless resolve. The quest for payback tests moral lines and raises questions about the cost of vengeance.

⚖️

Justice

The Sami police inspector Sid Wisløff and his assistant Unni Formen pursue the case, convinced of Jompa’s guilt. Wisløff’s ingrained prejudice toward Sami people and toward women complicates the investigation and casts doubt on the path to justice. The clash between law enforcement and vigilante violence underlines the film’s moral tension.

🧭

Cultural Clash

Set in a Sámi community, the story blends traditional life with brutal crime, highlighting tensions between cultural heritage and modern violence. Peggy Mathilassi, a Sami pathfinder, helps navigate both landscape and culture, illustrating how identity shapes the pursuit. The pursuit becomes as much about cultural understanding as about physical chase.

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Kill Buljo Spoiler-Free Summary

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In the remote Sámi community of Kautokeino, a traditional engagement coffee gathers families under a veil of quiet ceremony, the cold arctic air thick with unspoken histories. The celebration unfolds against a stark winter landscape, its ordinary rhythms suddenly shadowed by an unsettling tension that suggests something far larger than a simple gathering. The atmosphere feels both intimate and charged, as if the very land holds its breath, waiting for a rupture.

Jompa Tormann arrives at the event reluctantly, caught between personal doubts and the expectations of his people. The night’s violent eruption leaves him barely clinging to life, and when consciousness returns he finds himself haunted by questions that cannot be ignored. The experience forces him to confront a new, unsettling purpose, setting him on a path that will test his resolve and pull him back into a world he thought he had left behind.

Sid Wisløff is assigned to untangle the aftermath, a police inspector whose reputation for bitterness toward the Sámi and women precedes him. He is accompanied by his steadfast assistant Unni Formen and guided through the rugged terrain by Peggy Mathilassi, a local Sámi woman whose knowledge of the land proves essential. The trio’s uneasy partnership highlights a clash of cultures and prejudices, each carrying their own burdens as they chase the invisible trail left by the night’s chaos.

The film balances stark, wintry beauty with a lingering sense of menace, letting the audience feel the pull between law, personal vengeance, and the weight of community memory. As investigations deepen and motives remain hidden, the story invites viewers to wonder whether justice can be found in a place where every breath is a reminder of what was lost and what still might be reclaimed.

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