The Incomer | Official Film Trailer


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Tags: Universal Pictures, Domhnall Gleeson, BFI, Screen Scotland, Little Walnut, Day Zero, Pilea Pictures, Head Gear Films, Louis Paxton, Michelle Gomez, John Hannah
Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O’Rourke, Michelle Gomez, John Hannah, and written and directed by Louis Paxton, the award-winning THE INCOMER is in cinemas September 4. Set on a remote Scottish island, two siblings survive by hunting seabirds, retelling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from dr

"The Incomer | Official Film Trailer" presents a narrative centered on a conflict over an island that is legally designated as uninhabited but is actually occupied by a brother and sister who have lived there for 30 years.

Key Plot Elements

The Eviction Order: The story begins with an attempt to force the islanders off their home, as mainland authorities insist they move for a "more comfortable" life [00:00], [01:07].

Isolation and Survival: The siblings have been isolated since they were very young, following a decree to "allow no incomer" to survive [00:07], [00:25].

The Intruder: A representative from the mainland arrives to deliver the eviction notice, leading to strange interactions, including discussions about dietary habits and the existence of animals like puffins [00:43], [01:15].

Escalation: The tension shifts from bureaucratic pressure to direct conflict, with instructions to "move those islanders" by any means necessary [01:57].

Supernatural Element: A character claims to be a wizard, adding an unpredicta

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ble and potentially dangerous layer to the confrontation [02:09].

Character Summary

Character Context

Danny An islander living in isolation for three decades.

Sister The sibling of the islander, also raised with the same rules of survival.

Official Tasked with the eviction; appears to be acting under orders from higher authorities.

Conflict Dynamic

The struggle is defined by a clash between modern civilization and the insular, potentially guarded lifestyle of the inhabitants.

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| Mainland Interests |

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| Attempted Eviction |

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| Island Inhabitants |

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The trailer suggests a tone that balances dark humor with underlying danger as the forced modernization of the islanders goes awry [02:22].

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The Incomer | Official Film Trailer

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Viewer Discussion & Comments

@Bread-nx9fo
Soooo Wicker man but its a heartfelt story
@ogmadigital
Oh god, Gayle Rankin and Michelle Gomez in the same film. Not sure the world is ready for such levels of odd. But that throw at 0.50, kinda need to see the film now...
@majornova8357
this does look good, was up that area when they filmed it. Met some of the cast. Looks great, looking forward to seeing this 😍
@ttrestle
Seems like there’s a new movie every month reminding us that it’s OK to be weird
@n.k.pierro
i see alys rivers is still at work, wonderful