The Other Side of Heaven (2001)

An Epic Journey.

The Other Side of Heaven (2001) poster

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
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
Runtime: 113 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kevin Kiner
Cinematography: Brian J. Breheny
Editing: Steven Ramirez
Production: 3Mark Entertainment, Molen/Garbett Productions, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: Tonga, English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

missionary, hurricane, biography, based on memoir or autobiography, church, mormon, mormon missionary, disaster movie, 1950s, tonga, christian film

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in The Other Side of Heaven?
The Other Side of Heaven stars Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Miriama Smith, Gerald R. Molen, Nathaniel Lees.
How long is The Other Side of Heaven?
The Other Side of Heaven has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is The Other Side of Heaven?
The Other Side of Heaven is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Family film.
What is the budget of The Other Side of Heaven?
The Other Side of Heaven had a budget of $7M.
How much did The Other Side of Heaven gross?
The Other Side of Heaven grossed $5M worldwide.
Where was The Other Side of Heaven produced?
The Other Side of Heaven was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Other Side of Heaven?
The themes of The Other Side of Heaven include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.