Director Cole Webley makes his feature film debut with Omaha, a drama that centers on a grieving father who impulsively takes his two children on a cross-country road trip after their home is foreclosed.
As they traverse empty highways and vast landscapes, the journey evolves into a quiet yet powerful portrait of love, loss, perseverance, and hope.
Starring in the film are John Magaro (Past Lives), along with child actors Molly Belle Wright and Wyatt Solis.
Omaha made its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it competed in the U.S. Dramatic Competition. After Sundance, the film continued its festival journey with screenings at Nantucket Film Festival, Galway Film Fleadh, Richmond International Film Festival (where it won the Grand Jury Prize), and the Warsaw Film Festival, among others.
It is scheduled for a U.S. theatrical release on April 24, 2026, via Greenwich Entertainment.
Here is the synopsis of Omaha: A father takes his two children on a road trip across the United States after their home is foreclosed. Set against the backdrop of the 2008 economic crisis, the film follows their journey of uncertainty and quiet revelation as nine-year-old Ella begins to notice that her father’s intentions are shielded behind kindness and mystery. As they navigate small towns, wide-open fields, fleeting moments of joy, and deep emotional tension, the road trip becomes a crucible for grief, resilience, and evolving familial bonds.
Director Cole Webley has spoken about the emotional core of Omaha and what drew him to this intimate story, saying, “The film tells the story of a real occurrence, and the reality is there are sad truths occurring around us every day.”
He added, “We have the power to enact positivity in anyone’s lives, learn about them, forgive if we need to, and move forward in love. We can search within our communities and offer a hand to those in need. I wanted to put a face to the parents as much as the kids who went through this moment in 2008. I think the film does that.”
In a review following its Sundance debut, Collider praised the film, writing, “Omaha, at its core, is a tale of sacrifice and circumstance–prodding its audience to practice empathy and put themselves in the shoes of this father. This bare-bones concept would’ve failed if not for solid performances by absolutely everyone involved, kids and all. Luckily, the talent doesn’t disappoint, with Magaro delivering a subtle and devastating performance that is destined to induce tears.”
Watch the official trailer for Omaha above.
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