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‘Omaha’ Shows Siblings’ Desperate Road Trip After Mother’s Death

4/23/2026

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Cole Webley directs “Omaha,” by Robert Machoian, starring John Magaro as the father, Molly Belle Wright as Ella (9), Wyatt Solis as Charlie (6), and their dog Rex.
After their mother dies, they leave at dawn, risk eviction, stop at McDonald’s and gas stations, and run low on cash.
Ella becomes increasingly worried as they near Omaha while Charlie stays oblivious, with the film’s abrupt ending leaving the reviewer confused.

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Story summary

Cole Webley directs “Omaha,” by Robert Machoian, starring John Magaro as the father, Molly Belle Wright as Ella (9), Wyatt Solis as Charlie (6), and their dog Rex.
After their mother dies, they leave at dawn, risk eviction, stop at McDonald’s and gas stations, and run low on cash.
Ella becomes increasingly worried as they near Omaha while Charlie stays oblivious, with the film’s abrupt ending leaving the reviewer confused.