The Drummer and The Keeper tells the story of the unlikely friendship formed between two young men; Gabriel, a reckless young drummer with bipolar disorder, 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.
Written and directed by Nick Kelly, whose short film Shoe was shortlisted for an Academy Award, The Drummer and The Keeper was produced by Kate McColgan for Calico Pictures, with support from the Irish Film Board.
The Drummer and The Keeper is in cinemas from 8th September 2017
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