The Other Side of Heaven (2001)

The Other Side of Heaven (2001)

An Epic Journey. 2001-04-12 United States of America 113 Min. PG-13
6.3 61 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Christopher Gorham is John H. Groberg
John H. Groberg
Anne Hathaway is Jean Sabin
Jean Sabin
Joe Folau is Feki
Miriama Smith is Lavania
Gerald R. Molen is President Coombs
President Coombs
John Sumner is President Stone
President Stone
Paula Keenan is Sister Stone
Sister Stone