The Other Side of Heaven
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.
Mitch Davis
Director
Christopher Gorham
as
John Groberg
Miriama Smith
as
Lavania
Ian Mune
as
Verl
Pua Magasiva
as
Finau
Anne Hathaway
as
Jean Sabin
Chelsie Preston Crayford
as
Adult Jean
Rachel House
as
Missy
Jason Flemyng
as
Daniel Morgan
Temuera Morrison
as
Rewi Maniapoto
Cliff Curtis
as
Wi Toka
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