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The Drummer and the Keeper
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The Drummer and the Keeper

2017-09-08 · 92 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Drama

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 MurphyDermot MurphyGabriel
Jacob McCarthyJacob McCarthyChristopher
Adrian HudsonEric
Annie RyanDr Flahavan
Niamh AlgarNiamh AlgarIngrid
Peter CoonanPeter CoonanToss
Phelim DrewPhelim DrewJeremy
Olwen FouéréOlwen FouéréDoctor Assif
Jane HerbertJamie
Beibhinn JonesJo
Charlie KellyCharlie KellyPearse
Dale Leadon BolgerDale Leadon BolgerRoly
Hannah MamalisHannah MamalisCiara
Aoibhinn McGinnityAoibhinn McGinnityAlice
Ally Ní ChiárainAlly Ní ChiárainNaomi

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