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Cuckoo Roller

Cuckoo Roller

2019
Drama
16 min NR USA
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Overwhelmed by society, a young man drifts from the bustle of the city streets to an urban bushland, where he encounters a fellow outlier.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Paddy Hay
Starring
Julian Ben-David / Lucas Haynes

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

contemplative understated introspective quiet atmospheric character-driven observational subtle reflective poignant melancholic searching

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 7, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Cuckoo Roller' attempts to capture the feeling of being overwhelmed by society, sending its protagonist, played by Julian Ben-David, into an urban bushland. His encounter with Lucas Haynes offers a glimpse into shared outsider experiences. The film’s tone…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 7, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that understands the power of quietude. 'Cuckoo Roller' follows Julian Ben-David’s character as he flees the city’s relentless pace for the embrace of an urban bushland, a decision that leads him to Lucas Haynes.…

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Genevieve Croft
Apr 7, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Cuckoo Roller' presents a subtle, character-driven narrative about finding one's place. Julian Ben-David’s performance anchors the film as a young man overwhelmed by the urban sprawl, who retreats to a secluded natural environment. It is there he crosses…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 7, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Cuckoo Roller', Julian Ben-David delivers a compelling performance as a man seeking an escape from societal pressures. His journey into an urban bushland leads to a significant encounter with Lucas Haynes, forming the heart of this intimate…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 7, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Julian Ben-David portrays a young man adrift in 'Cuckoo Roller', a film that offers a quiet contemplation of urban disillusionment. The narrative steers him from the city's cacophony to the unexpected solace of an urban bushland, where he…

FAQs

Given the plot focuses on a young man overwhelmed by society and his encounter with a fellow outlier, 'Cuckoo Roller' leans heavily into being a character study. The narrative seems designed to explore the internal landscapes and motivations of these individuals. The film's strength likely lies in its examination of their personalities, their reasons for existing on the fringes, and the development of their connection in a secluded environment.