The Other Side of Heaven

The Other Side of Heaven

113 mins | Drama, Action, Adventure, Family | April 12, 2001

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

113 mins | Drama, Action, Adventure, Family | April 12, 2001

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.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 3Mark Entertainment, Molen/Garbett Productions
Original title The Other Side of Heaven
Directors Mitch Davis
Writers John H. Groberg, Mitch Davis

Cast

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

Whetu Fala

as Asi

John Sumner

as President Stone

Paula Keenan

as Sister Stone

Pua Magasiva

as Finau

Mary Taio

as Lita

Stig Eldred

as Rich Yacht Owner