The Other Side of Heaven

The story

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.

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The Other Side of Heaven Collection

In release order

This film

The Other Side of Heaven

2001

The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith

2019

Cast

C Christopher GorhamJohn H. Groberg A Anne HathawayJean Sabin J Joe FolauFeki M Miriama SmithLavania G Gerald R. MolenPresident Coombs N Nathaniel LeesKelepi A Alvin FitisemanuTomasi P Peter Sa'ena BrownKuli W Whetū FalaAsi J John SumnerPresident Stone P Paula KeenanSister Stone P Pua MagasivaFinau

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