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The Other Side of Heaven (2001) 6.3
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Metascore: 38/100
Reviews: 83 user | 26 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho Falls, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan islands during the 1950's. Director:Mitch Davis |
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John Groberg
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Feki
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Kelepi
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Lavania
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Tomasi
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Kuli
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Asi
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Apii McKinley | ... |
Noli
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Paki Cherrington | ... |
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Edward
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John's Father
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John's Mother
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Rick Leckinger | ... |
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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. Written by Mary Jane Jones
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There is a connection between heaven and earth. Finding that connection makes everything meaningful, including death. Missing it makes everything meaningless, including life. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic elements and brief disturbing images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
12 April 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Eye of the Storm See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$55,765 (USA) (14 December 2001)Gross:
$4,720,371 (USA) (27 November 2002)Company Credits
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The photographs in the opening sequence are of the actual people portrayed in the film, not just period photos. See more »Goofs
When John Groberg is talking to his girlfriend, Jean, about the moon, he says that the light traveled 93 million miles to reach her, but that is actually the distance from the Sun. Of course, the light originated from the Sun not the moon, so he is correct. See more »Quotes
John Groberg: There is a connection between heaven and earth. Finding that connection gives meaning to everything, including death. Losing that connection makes everything lose meaning, including life.See more »
I have yet to catch all of the movie on TMC but I have seen about 7/8ths of it. It's funny, sharp, very interesting and easy to watch. I found myself laughing and crying with the character. Being based on a true story makes it even more fun to watch. The movie sure does explain more about what a missionary goes through. What a life this man had! He was truly blessed. This movie was a great find. The main actor was magnificent in the role and his portrayal made the movie even greater. The locations were like heaven on earth. The main character had to overcome local prejudice against missionaries, his total removal from worldly possessions, his fears of becoming an elephant (see the movie he explains this) and his loneliness for his wife to be are just a few of his challenges. According to his church elders he must first finish his missionary role before he can marry his true love. This is one rule he is determined never to break. The fellowship and eventual closeness he enjoys with the natives proves to be a grand learning experience for both him and his new friends. "The Other Side of Heaven" is a must see for anybody.