The late 19th-century saw several gold rushes in the United States, such as the California Gold Rush starting in 1848 and the Klondike Gold Rush in the 1890s, which attracted immigrants seeking fortune.
Due to famine and economic hardship, a significant number of Irish people emigrated to America during the 19th century, particularly following the Great Famine in the 1840s.
Filming of Far and Away took place during 1991-1992, involving locations in Ireland and various parts of the United States such as Oklahoma and Washington state.
The film Far and Away, directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, was released in theaters.
Joseph Donnelly, an Irish tenant farmer, meets Shannon Christie, an aristocratic landlord's daughter, after their families clash.
Joseph's family is evicted from their land by the landlord, facing brutal eviction leading to personal losses.
Joseph and Shannon elope and set sail for America, seeking new opportunities and freedom.
Joseph and Shannon arrive in New York City and face the challenges of immigrant life.
They take on various labor jobs to earn money and prepare for their hopes of acquiring land.
Joseph and Shannon participate in the famous 1893 land rush in Oklahoma, racing to claim homesteads.
Joseph successfully claims a piece of land during the land run, symbolizing hope and new beginnings.
They start building their home and life together on their claimed homestead in Oklahoma.
