

Overview
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.
Top Cast

Dermot Murphy
Gabriel

Jacob McCarthy
Christopher
Adrian Hudson
Eric
Annie Ryan
Dr Flahavan

Niamh Algar
Ingrid

Peter Coonan
Toss

Phelim Drew
Jeremy

Olwen Fouéré
Doctor Assif
Jane Herbert
Jamie
Beibhinn Jones
Jo

Charlie Kelly
Pearse

Dale Leadon Bolger
Roly
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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