The Other Side of Heaven

The Other Side of Heaven (2001)

An Epic Journey.

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.

Date of release
2001-04-12
TMDB
6.3 / 10 (71)
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Director
Mitch Davis

Casting

  • Christopher Gorham — John H. Groberg
  • Anne Hathaway — Jean Sabin
  • Joe Folau — Feki
  • Miriama Smith — Lavania
  • Gerald R. Molen — President Coombs
  • Nathaniel Lees — Kelepi
  • Alvin Fitisemanu — Tomasi
  • Peter Sa'ena Brown — Kuli
  • Whetū Fala — Asi
  • John Sumner — President Stone
  • Paula Keenan — Sister Stone
  • Pua Magasiva — Finau

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