Release Date

12 Apr, 2001

Runtime

01:53: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

The Other Side of Heaven

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Actors

Christopher Gorham

Anne Hathaway

Joe Folau

Miriama Smith

Gerald R. Molen

Nathaniel Lees

Alvin Fitisemanu

Peter Sa'ena Brown

Whetū Fala

John Sumner

Paula Keenan

Pua Magasiva

Mary Taio

Stig Eldred

Crew

Mitch Davis

Mitch Davis

Rick Kofoed

David Shoshan

Steven Ramirez

Christina Asher

Gerald R. Molen

Barbara Darragh

Michael Krehl

Brian J. Breheny

Michelle Davis

John H. Groberg

John Garbett

Kevin Kiner