Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Nick KellyWriter
- Nick KellyDirector
- John Gerard WalshOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Dermot MurphyGabriel
- Jacob McCarthyChristopher
- Adrian HudsonEric
- Annie RyanDr Flahavan
- Niamh AlgarIngrid
- Peter CoonanToss
- Phelim DrewJeremy
- Olwen FouéréDoctor Assif
- Jane HerbertJamie
- Beibhinn JonesJo
- Charlie KellyPearse
- Dale Leadon BolgerRoly
Stills
Themes
human relationshipmental healthdisability