The Other Side of Heaven 2001

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Mitch Davis
Written by: Mitch Davis
Release date: 2001-04-12
Runtime: 113 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: An Epic Journey.
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Cast:
Christopher Gorham
Christopher Gorham
John H. Groberg 
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway
Jean Sabin 
Joe Folau
Joe Folau
Feki 
Miriama Smith
Miriama Smith
Lavania 
Gerald R. Molen
Gerald R. Molen
President Coombs 
Nathaniel Lees
Nathaniel Lees
Kelepi