Omaha Review: Don’t Let This Moving Family Drama Be All About Its Ending

The movie is intentionally structured to keep the audience in the dark, experiencing the story alongside the family. Like the children in the film, we’re unsure of their destination or the reasons behind their journey. Information is revealed gradually, only as things happen, though observant viewers might anticipate some events – the daughter, at least, seems to understand this move means leaving their home permanently. This approach is central to the director, Cole Webley, and writer Robert Machoian’s vision. Ultimately, the true meaning of Omaha isn’t fully understood until after the credits roll.







