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.
The Other Side of Heaven (2001) is a adventure and drama film directed by Mitch Davis, released on April 12, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau and Miriama Smith. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
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Christopher Gorham
as John H. Groberg
Anne Hathaway
as Jean Sabin
Joe Folau
as Feki
Miriama Smith
as Lavania
Gerald R. Molen
as President Coombs
Nathaniel Lees
as Kelepi
Alvin Fitisemanu
as Tomasi
Peter Sa'ena Brown
as Kuli
Whetū Fala
as Asi
John Sumner
as President Stone
Paula Keenan
as Sister Stone
Pua Magasiva
as Finau
Directed by Mitch Davis, written by Mitch Davis and John H. Groberg, produced by Gerald R. Molen and John Garbett.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 71 ratings.
**_A Mormon lad ventures to the South Pacific_** In 1953, a graduate of Brigham Young University (Christopher Gorham) accepts a 3-year mission to reach the people on an island in Tonga. He faces many challenges as he keeps in touch with his beloved back in Twin Falls (Anne Hathaway). “The Other Side of Heaven” (2001) is a coming-of-age adventure augmented by the paradisal locations of the South Pacific. It works to…
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The main cast of The Other Side of Heaven (2001) includes Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Miriama Smith and Gerald R. Molen. The film was directed by Mitch Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Other Side of Heaven was released on April 12, 2001 and runs for 1h 53m.
The Other Side of Heaven (2001) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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