The Other Side of Heaven

– John H. Groberg, a middle class kid from Idaho Falls, crosses the Pacific to become a Mormon mission..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 53 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
The Other Side of Heaven (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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:

The Other Side of Heaven (2001) - Trailer

Release Date:

12 Apr 2002

Language:

English, Tonga

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Mitch Davis

Writer:

Mitch Davis, John H. Groberg (book)

Main Actors:

Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Nathaniel Lees

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 win.

Production:

Excel Entertainmen

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
30%
Metacritic:
38%