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The Other Side of Heaven (2001) 6.2
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6.2/10 from 2,345 users
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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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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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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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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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 first cut of the film was 2 hours 15 minutes. The final cut was 1 hour 53 minutes. See more »Goofs
The film starts with a dance at Brigham Young University in 1953. A couple sing the song "Rip it Up". That song was first recorded by Little Richard in 1956. See more »Quotes
President Stone: The house of the Lord is a house of order. There are forms for these things.See more »
My one liner says that this is an inspiring movie. Unfortunately, some of the other reviewers feel pretty uninspired by it. I guess their "a priori" hatred for the protagonist and his religion are the predicate for these feelings. This film is based on true events. It is not " Mormon propaganda" as suggested by many. The missionary happens to be a Mormon but the story would be as moving despite the denomination. It is the story of a young man on a religious mission to the Tongan people. His companion is a native and his mission is characterized by a love for this people, not condescension to them. How anyone could watch this film and come away with bad feelings is beyond me. The whole point of the film is about loving our fellow man and giving them due consideration. The protagonist has his detractors in the film also that he eventually wins over with his sincerity and goodness. If some one does not like this film--fine--but to use these pages as a canvas for painting one's hatred demonstrates the need for films of this kind. There is a lot of hatred and bigotry in the world that needs to be done away with. This film demonstrates one example of how understanding and respect develops between people. I'm sorry members of the "new inquisition" missed this point. I give it an 8 out of 10.