

The Drummer and the Keeper
2017-09-08 · 92 min · ★ 6.7
The Drummer and the Keeper tells the story of the unlikely friendship formed between two young men: Gabriel, a reckless young drummer who revels in rejecting society’s rules and Christopher, a 17-year-old with Asperger’s Syndrome, who yearns to fit in. This heartwarming story shows the strength of the human bond in the face of adversity.
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- Directors
- Nick Kelly
- Production companies
- Calico Pictures
- Countries
- Ireland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dermot MurphyGabriel
Jacob McCarthyChristopher
Niamh AlgarIngrid
Peter CoonanToss
Phelim DrewJeremy
Olwen FouéréDoctor Assif
Charlie KellyPearse
Dale Leadon BolgerRoly
Hannah MamalisCiara
Aoibhinn McGinnityAlice
Ally Ní ChiárainNaomiTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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