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The Drummer and the Keeper

  • 20172017
  • 1h 34m
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The Drummer and the Keeper (2017)
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An unlikely friendship develops between the bipolar drummer of a rock band and an institutionalized teen suffering from Asperger's syndrome.An unlikely friendship develops between the bipolar drummer of a rock band and an institutionalized teen suffering from Asperger's syndrome.An unlikely friendship develops between the bipolar drummer of a rock band and an institutionalized teen suffering from Asperger's syndrome.

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  • Director
    • Nick Kelly
  • Writer
    • Nick Kelly
  • Stars
    • Dermot Murphy
    • Jacob McCarthy
    • Peter Coonan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nick Kelly
  • Writer
    • Nick Kelly
  • Stars
    • Dermot Murphy
    • Jacob McCarthy
    • Peter Coonan
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    • 11User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 8 nominations

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    Dermot Murphy and Jacob McCarthy in The Drummer and the Keeper (2017)
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    Dermot Murphy
    • Gabrielas Gabriel
    Jacob McCarthy
    Jacob McCarthy
    • Christopheras Christopher
    Peter Coonan
    Peter Coonan
    • Tossas Toss
    Charlie Kelly
    Charlie Kelly
    • Pearseas Pearse
    Adrian Hudson
    • Ericas Eric
    Jane Herbert
    Jane Herbert
    • Jamieas Jamie
    Beibhinn Jones
    • Joas Jo
    Niamh Algar
    Niamh Algar
    • Ingridas Ingrid
    Andrew Carroll
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Phelim Drew
    Phelim Drew
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    Olwen Fouéré
    Olwen Fouéré
    • Doctor Assifas Doctor Assif
    • (as Olwen Fouere)
    Tiny James
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Dale Leadon Bolger
    Dale Leadon Bolger
    • Rolyas Roly
    Hannah Mamalis
    • Ciaraas Ciara
    Aoibhinn McGinnity
    Aoibhinn McGinnity
    • Aliceas Alice
    Ally Ni Chiarain
    Ally Ni Chiarain
    • Naomias Naomi
    Peter O'Hanlon
    • Peteras Peter
    Annie Ryan
    • Doctor Flahavanas Doctor Flahavan
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      • Nick Kelly
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      • Nick Kelly
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    Storyline

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    Gabriel (DERMOT MURPHY) is a chaotic young rock drummer desperate to hide his recent Bipolar diagnosis from his increasingly exasperated band mates. At the therapeutic mixed ability football game he's obliged to attend as part of his treatment Gabriel is spectacularly upended by goalkeeper Christopher (JACOB McCARTHY), an institutionalised 17-year-old with Aspergers Syndrome. Having taken violent revenge, Gabriel faces expulsion - and the prospect of being sectioned - unless he "makes friends" with Christopher. When the isolated and socially-inept young goalkeeper takes this grudging offer of friendship literally, Gabriel finds his footsteps dogged and secrets threatened by an embarrassingly eager and dangerously tactless new disciple.
    • asperger's
    • friendship
    • male bonding
    • teenager
    • mental illness
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    • Trivia
      Director Nick Kelly is the father of child with Asperger's and is familiar with the challenges facing those living with condition.
    • Quotes

      Eric: Remind me why you're here again.

      Gabriel: I've just been... eh... over-indulging a bit.

      Eric: Bipolar with psychotic and delusional episodes, it says here. It's nothing to be ashamed of.

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    9/10
    (Potential) Tough subject but warmly and humourously handled
    A heartwarming and enjoyable tale, told well and clearly with love and tenderness with genuine comedy and heart. Well worth a watch.
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    • Oct 31, 2018

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 2017 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • Ireland
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • O Baterista e o Goleiro
    • Filming locations
      • Dublin, Ireland
    • Production company
      • Calico Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,012
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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