
Far and Away
PG-13, 1992, Universal Pictures
Director:
Ron Howard
Starring:
Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Thomas Gibson
Plot:
Joseph Donnelly is an impoverished 19th-century Irish tenant farmer on a mission to avenge his family's injustice at the hands of a ruthless land baron. Joseph meets the landlord's daughter and the two run off to America together where the girl expects to claim a piece of land for herself in the Oklahoma Land Rush.
1
Dead man comes back to life
Themes: Afterlife, Death, Heaven and Hell, Resurrection
2
Poor man dreams of owning land
Themes: Ambition, Determination, Hope, Wealth, Dreams, Impossible Odds
3
Man shares boy's secret with town
Themes: Controlling the Tongue, Gossip, Secrets
5
Woman believes suffering is God's punishment
Themes: Facing Trials, God's Character, God's Judgment, Storms of Life, Suffering
6
Man believes father's spirit guides destiny
Themes: Afterlife, Destiny, Dreams, God's Plan, God's Will, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Realm
7
Angry woman insults boss
Themes: Anger, Bosses, Controlling the Tongue, Insults, Self-Control, Words
8
Man teaches inexperienced lady to wash clothes
Themes: Experience vs Inexperience, Guidance, Helping Others, Ignorance, Instruction, Learning
9
Starving couple refused work because of race
Themes: Carelessness, Poverty, Prejudice, Racism, Rejection
10
Man begging for help ignored
Themes: Carelessness, Compassion, Concern, Helping Others, Judging, Selfishness
12
Hundreds race for free land
Themes: Anticipation, Challenges, Competition, Hope, Reward, Risk, Treasure