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The Incomer

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On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy spend their days hunting seabirds and retelling the stories of their ancestors. They follow the strict rules inherited from their late father -- protect the island, allow no incomer, survive -- until one day, Daniel, an awkward and socially inept council official, arrives to evacuate them. Bringing with him the strange mainland ways of laws, paperwork, veganism and internet wizardry, he turns their world upside down. As long-held beliefs begin to crumble, each of them must confront the truth, embrace change, and dare to imagine a life beyond the island while fighting to preserve the heritage they have sworn to defend.

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Tomris Laffly Variety 11h
Louis Paxton’s seaside tale starring Domhnall Gleeson alongside the terrific duo Gayle Rankin and Grant O’Rourke is too twee at times, but still winsome and disarmingly good-natured. Go to Full Review David Fear Rolling Stone 1d
Writer-director Louis Paxton’s debut has the keenest of wits, and Rankin and O’Rourke deliver two of the funniest comic turns we’ve seen in a long time. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 3d
3.5/4
The Incomer is refreshingly upbeat, never mean and immediately puts you in a good mood. No wonder it took home the top prize in the Next category. Go to Full Review Rosa Parra The Latino Slant 1d
8/10
The Incomer has some awkward and unserious moments, but at its core, it’s a heartfelt tribute to belonging, home, personal growth, and self-esteem. It is charming, filled with odd characters and heartfelt moments. Go to Full Review Cory Woodroof For the Win at USA Today 1d
Part Mighty Boosh, part Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Incomer warms your heart and puts your funny bone through the ancient paces of becoming a true gull. Go to Full Review Stefania Sarrubba The Skinny 2d
3/5
Paxton’s debut rises as a headstrong folktale that has humour, heart and understanding of what ‘home’ means, wherever it may be. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Louis Paxton

Director

Domhnall Gleeson

Actor

Gayle Rankin

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Grant O'Rourke

Actor

Emun Elliott

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Michelle Gomez

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Synopsis On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy spend their days hunting seabirds and retelling the stories of their ancestors. They follow the strict rules inherited from their late father -- protect the island, allow no incomer, survive -- until one day, Daniel, an awkward and socially inept council official, arrives to evacuate them. Bringing with him the strange mainland ways of laws, paperwork, veganism and internet wizardry, he turns their world upside down. As long-held beliefs begin to crumble, each of them must confront the truth, embrace change, and dare to imagine a life beyond the island while fighting to preserve the heritage they have sworn to defend.
Director
Louis Paxton
Producer
Shirley O'Connor, Emily Gotto
Screenwriter
Louis Paxton
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m