The Other Side of Heaven


1h 53m 2001

Brief Synopsis

John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Kingdom of Tonga during the 1950's, leaving behind a loving family and the true love of his life, Jean Sabin. Through letters and musings across the sky, John shares his adventures with "the girl ba

Film Details

Also Known As
Island, Other Side of Heaven
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Adventure
Biography
Family
Religion
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
Excel Entertainment Group

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

Synopsis

John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Kingdom of Tonga during the 1950's, leaving behind a loving family and the true love of his life, Jean Sabin. Through letters and musings across the sky, John shares his 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, changing his life forever.

Film Details

Also Known As
Island, Other Side of Heaven
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Adventure
Biography
Family
Religion
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
Excel Entertainment Group

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Expanded Release in United States April 12, 2002

Released in United States on Video April 1, 2003

Released in United States Winter December 14, 2001

Feature directorial debut for Mitch Davis.

Began shooting summer 2000.

Completed shooting summer 2000.

Released in United States on Video April 1, 2003

Expanded Release in United States April 12, 2002

Released in United States Winter December 14, 2001