The Other Side of Heaven
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.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
- Director
- Mitch Davis
- Original Language
- EN
Christopher GorhamJohn H. Groberg
Anne HathawayJean Sabin
Joe FolauFeki
Miriama SmithLavania
Gerald R. MolenPresident Coombs
Nathaniel LeesKelepi
Peter Sa'ena BrownKuli
John SumnerPresident Stone
- What is The Other Side of Heaven about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Other Side of Heaven?
- The Other Side of Heaven was directed by Mitch Davis.
- When was The Other Side of Heaven released?
- The Other Side of Heaven was released on April 12, 2001.
- How long is The Other Side of Heaven?
- The Other Side of Heaven has a runtime of 1h 53m.
- Where can I track The Other Side of Heaven?
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