Omaha, a debut film by Cole Webley, is a character-centric drama set prominently in Utah, reflecting the essence of the Sundance Film Festival. Led by John Magaro as a father on the verge of collapse, the film follows his daughter Ella and her brother Charlie. The story unfolds in 2008 amidst a backdrop of economic despair and family grief, subtly showcasing the trauma of their mother's death. The screenplay by Robert Machoian is sparse yet powerful, capturing the emotional fragility of a family navigating hardships while maintaining an air of unresolved tension throughout their journey.
Webley smartly dips in and out of Ella's perspective, a nine-year-old with a child's ardent desire to impress and help her parent, but with enough awareness to not fully trust them.
Machoian's script is lean and realistically light on the specifics of their circumstances, but reveals just enough to convey a family in unspoken crisis.
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