**_A Mormon lad ventures to the South Pacific_** In 1953, a graduate of Brigham Young University (Christopher Gorham) accepts a 3-year mission to reach the people on an island in Tonga. He faces many challenges as he keeps in touch with his beloved back in Twin Falls (Anne Hathaway). “The Other Side of Heaven” (2001) is a coming-of-age adventure augmented by the paradisal locations of the South Pacific. It…
The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
An Epic Journey.
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.
Top Cast
Christopher Gorham
John H. Groberg
Anne Hathaway
Jean Sabin
Joe Folau
Feki
Miriama Smith
Lavania
Gerald R. Molen
President Coombs
Nathaniel Lees
Kelepi
Alvin Fitisemanu
Tomasi
Peter Sa'ena Brown
Kuli
Whetū Fala
Asi
John Sumner
President Stone
Paula Keenan
Sister Stone
Pua Magasiva
Finau
Mary Taio
Lita
Stig Eldred
Rich Yacht Owner
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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…
When was The Other Side of Heaven released?
The Other Side of Heaven was released in 2001.
What genres does The Other Side of Heaven belong to?
The Other Side of Heaven is categorised as Adventure, Drama.
Who stars in The Other Side of Heaven?
The cast of The Other Side of Heaven includes Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Miriama Smith, Gerald R. Molen.