
Far and Away follows Joseph Donnelly (Tom Cruise) and Shannon Christie (Nicole Kidman), a young Irish couple who flee their homeland to pursue a new life in America during the Oklahoma land rush. Facing betrayal, fierce competition, and a brutal winter, they must overcome personal and external challenges, including Shannon's determined parents, to stake their claim and build a future together.
Trivia:
1. The impressive land rush scenes were filmed using hundreds of extras and thousands of CGI horses to recreate the chaotic 1893 Oklahoma Land Run.
2. Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, who were married at the time, had previously starred together in "Days of Thunder," adding real-life chemistry to their performances.
3. Director Ron Howard drew inspiration from classic Western epics to create a sweeping romantic adventure, emphasizing the American frontier spirit.