"Far and Away" is a romantic drama film released in 1992, directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows Joseph Donnelly (Tom Cruise), a young Irishman who escapes his impoverished life in Ireland after his family's farm is burned down by their ruthless landlord. He travels to America with the dream of owning land and finding prosperity.In the United States, Joseph meets Shannon Christie (Nicole Kidman), a wealthy young wom