The Other Side of Heaven

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The Other Side of Heaven (2001)

113 min - Action, Adventure, Drama, Family - 12 April 2001
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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.

Director:  Mitch Davis
Writers:  Mitch Davis
Stars:  Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Miriama Smith

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Storyline

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.


Tagline: An Epic Journey.

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Language:  English,
Release Date:  12 April 2001

Box Office

Budget:  $7,000,000
Revenue:  $4,720,371

Company Credits

Production Companies:  3Mark Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 53 min