Romania - Based on actual facts. 40-year-old childless kindergarten teacher, Ana Petcu (Dorotheea Petre - Best Actress 2005 Cannes FF), visits her doctor to discuss lab results - and despite receiving answers to life long questions, she discovers the repercussions of being raised in Eastern European communist block foster care systems. The discreet birth-control practices of that system, meant to keep young girls safe, turns out to be life-altering in other ways. Motherhood has escaped her, but she’ll find a way to move on through her other children, her students

27 Children

Struggling to raise his children after his wife's death, Mr. Cho, a Korean immigrant, works two jobs back to back. With barely enough money to feed his family, his problems deepen when his wife's gambling debt returns to haunt him.

Appa Appa Appa

Em is a young actress on the verge of a promising career, but her struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder threaten her dreams. When her acting begins to take off and a romance enters her life, Em’s intrusive thoughts grow louder, intruding on her ability to receive the things she most desires; a successful career and meaningful relationship. Afraid of rejection and ridicule Em is determined to hide her symptoms rather than open herself to help. With a real chance at happiness before her, can she overcome her fears to seize it?

Counting

Jeremy. Just. DIED. So, in the event of his death, he leaves behind a series of clever clues and witty video messages for his best friend and bandmate Sam, and his brash sister Mandy, which sends them on an adventure through their shared past. They get to experience one last day with Jeremy after he's gone, and in the end are compelled to mourn the best way they know how.

In The Event Of My Death

While grieving the loss of his sibling, Eliyah wanders through his family home searching for the source of a mysterious yet familiar sound.

The Way of Mourning

RUBBER GUN CLUB follows Chris McKee, a fictional New York City police officer, on the morning when his battle with suicidal ideation comes to a head. Chris understands that admission of suicidal thoughts will lead to indefinite gun and badge suspension, placing his career and reputation on the line. Following the suicide of another officer in his precinct, Chris is called in to discuss his own mental health. At this moment, he must make the ultimate decision: admit his struggles in hope of receiving help or conceal his true feelings, keeping his career intact but life at risk.

Rubber Gun Club

After a fellow officer takes his life, a New York City policeman is forced to reckon with his own suicidal ideation.

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The 2022 Omaha Film Festival highlights Narrative Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films, Animated Short Films, and Nebraska Short Films from March 13 - April 2. Scroll through our selections, read synopses, watch trailers, and plan your festival! 

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