“Not only was he a gull, but he was a bear.”Might be the best use of voiceover ever
On an Orkney isle, siblings Isla and Sandy survive by hunting seabirds, retelling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from dreaded "Incomers". Their world is upended with the arrival of an awkward council worker who has come to uproot them from their homeland.
Where to watch
4The Incomer is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles - next screening Friday 25 September at 14:15 at AMC Burbank Town Center 8.
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Cast & crew
6What people say
they say if you see a dildo at the start of a movie, it will be important by the end
Who run the world, gulls
Common questions
What is The Incomer about?+
On a remote Orkney isle, two siblings who survive by hunting seabirds find their secluded lifestyle disrupted by the arrival of a council worker sent to uproot them.
Who directed The Incomer?+
The Incomer was directed by Louis Paxton in 2026, marking his feature directorial debut.
Has The Incomer won any awards?+
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to widespread critical praise for its whimsical tone and sharp humor.
