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The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
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Ratings: 6.2/10 from 2,037 users
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Reviews: 81 user | 25 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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Kelepi
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Lavania
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Alvin Fitisemanu | ... |
Tomasi
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Peter Sa'ena-Brown | ... |
Kuli
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Asi
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Apii McKinley | ... |
Noli
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Paki Cherrington | ... |
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Jeremy Birchall | ... |
Edward
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John's Father
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Maggie Harper | ... |
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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An ordinary boy and his journey among extraordinary people who would change his life forever. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic elements and brief disturbing images See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Al otro lado del cielo See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$55,765 (USA) (16 December 2001) (2 Screens)Gross:
$4,760,014 (Worldwide) (12 March 2003)Company Credits
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The real John H. Groberg as well as his wife Jean, one of his grandsons and one of his daughters with her husband can be seen at the very end during the wedding scene. As the camera pans from right to left, you can see his daughter, then her husband, then the grandson, then John is taking a picture of the couple, and his wife is next to him clapping. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: In the opening shot, the moon is shown in line with the Big Dipper, meaning it would be due north. The moon always appears in the zodiac. See more »Quotes
President Stone: The house of the Lord is a house of order. There are forms for these things.See more »
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