The Incomer

The Incomer (2026)



7.2 2026 102 min —

Director: Louis Paxton

Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez

Comedy Drama
On a remote Orkney island, brother and sister Isla and Sandy eke out a living by hunting wild seabirds, sharing the ancient legends of their forebears, and fiercely guarding their turf against the feared "Outsiders." Their quiet, isolated existence is shattered when a clumsy, bureaucratic council official lands on their shores, determined to evict them from the only home they’ve ever known.

More About This Film

The Incomer is an atmospheric Scottish comedy-drama about siblings Isla and Sandy, who live in near isolation on a remote island. Their unusual routine is disrupted when Daniel, an awkward council official, arrives with plans that could force them to leave the place they call home.

Louis Paxton writes and directs the film, blending deadpan comedy, folklore and a story about belonging. Domhnall Gleeson plays Daniel, while Gayle Rankin and Grant O'Rourke lead the island family at the center of the film, supported by Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez and John Hannah.

  • The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
  • It won the NEXT Innovator Award at Sundance 2026.
  • Louis Paxton wrote and directed the film.
  • The production was supported by the BFI and Screen Scotland.
  • The film was selected as the opening film of the 2026 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Where to Watch

The film has been traveling through festivals and special screenings, with commercial digital availability expanding by territory.