The Other Side of Heaven (2001)

  • PG
  • 04/12/2001 (US)
  • Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
  • 1h 53m

An Epic Journey.

Overview

John H. Groberg, a middle class kid from Idaho Falls, crosses the Pacific to become a Mormon missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan island kingdom during the 1950's. He leaves behind a loving family and the true love of his life, Jean. Through letters and musings across the miles, John shares his humbling and sometimes hilarious adventures with "the girl back home", and her letters buoy up his spirits in difficult times. John must struggle to overcome language barriers, physical hardship and deep-rooted suspicion to earn the trust and love of the Tongan people he has come to serve. Throughout his adventure-filled three years on the islands, he discovers friends and wisdom in the most unlikely places. John H. Groberg's Tongan odyssey will change his life forever.

Mitch Davis

Director, Writer

Cast

Christopher Gorham's headshot

Christopher Gorham

John H. Groberg
Anne Hathaway's headshot

Anne Hathaway

Jean Sabin
Joe Folau's headshot

Joe Folau

Feki
Miriama Smith's headshot

Miriama Smith

Lavania
Gerald R. Molen's headshot

Gerald R. Molen

President Coombs
Nathaniel Lees's headshot

Nathaniel Lees

Kelepi
Alvin Fitisemanu's headshot

Alvin Fitisemanu

Tomasi
Peter Sa'ena Brown's headshot

Peter Sa'ena Brown

Kuli

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