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The Core
Jeo Baby
India. 2023. 114 min

The Core unveils the captivating narrative of Mathew and Omana, a seemingly harmonious couple residing in the serene village of Teekoy in the Kottayam district of Kerala. Mathew Devassy, a retired Co-operative bank secretary with a stellar reputation in the community, reluctantly steps into the realm of politics to contest a Panchayath by-election, upon his party’s request. However, shockingly, just two days after submitting his nomination, Omana files for divorce, plunging their relationship into turmoil.

The film delves into the concealed secret that silently erodes their facade of familial bliss, sparking a town-wide sensation with the news of their divorce. Despite efforts from concerned family members and the church, Omana remains resolute in her quest for justice and liberation.

As Mathew grapples with the crumbling foundation of his family, initially denying the reality, he ultimately recognizes that Omana’s decision is not just for her own sake but also a path to the happiness he’s long denied himself.

The Core is a poignant exploration of the intricate dynamics of a marriage, the pursuit of justice, and the quest for personal fulfillment, set against the backdrop of a close-knit village community.

JEO BABY

Jeo Baby is an Indian film director, scriptwriter and actor who works in the Malayalam film industry.

Jeo Baby was born in a Christian family in Thalanad near Pala. He studied cinema at St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanacherry. During his student days, he directed the short film Secret Minds which discussed same-sex relationship. The short film became controversial following which Jeo Baby and four other students were expelled from the college.

Jeo Baby started his career in entertainment industry by writing for Television sitcoms in 2010. He was involved in scripting the initial episodes of popular television sitcoms Marimayam, ‘Uppum Mulakum’ and ‘M80 Moosa’. He made his directional movie debut through the Malayalam movie ‘2 Penkuttikal’ which was released in 2016. His second movie Kunju Daivam was released in 2017. In 2020 he directed Kilometers and Kilometers which has Tovino Thomas playing the lead role. The movie skipped theaters due to COVID-19 pandemic & was premiered directly on Malayalam satellite channel Asianet followed by an OTT release in Netflix. His fourth Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen which has Suraj Venjaramoodu & Nimisha Sajayan playing the lead roles was directly released over ‘NeeStream ‘ OTT platform on 15 January 2021. With the positive response round the globe, the movie officially released on Amazon Prime.