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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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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Jan 25
'The Incomer’ can verge on being overly quirky, but Rankin, O’Rourke, and Gleeson make such smart choices throughout, not just in comic timing but in the traps they avoid. Go to Full Review Adrian Horton Guardian Jan 25
2/5
Where I was put off by The Incomer’s cutesy hijinks, others may find winsome messages on the fickle magic of human connection and the risks of snap judgment. To those people, I wish a pleasant stay on the isle. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast Jan 23
A winningly weird comedy—premiering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival—about isolation and community. Go to Full Review Robert Kojder Flickering Myth 21h
3.5/5
Welcome The Incomer with open arms, it’s a laugh-riot with earned emotions Go to Full Review Rob Thomas Not That Rob Thomas (Substack) 1d
3.5/4
With laugh-out-loud gags, lovely moments of sweetness and an empathetic spirit, it feels like a balm in troubled times. Go to Full Review Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot 1d
B+
A strange little gem powered by plenty of heartfelt laughs and feral charm. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Louis Paxton

Director

Domhnall Gleeson

Actor

Gayle Rankin

Actor

Grant O'Rourke

Actor

Emun Elliott

Actor

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