The Other Side of Heaven

The Other Side of Heaven

An Epic Journey.

Directed by Mitch Davis

Produced by 3Mark Entertainment, Molen/Garbett Productions

2001113 min6.3 / 10

A warmhearted biographical adventure about a young Mormon missionary's transformative journey to Tonga, balancing romance, spiritual growth, and cross-cultural discovery.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Other Side of Heaven end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Other Side of Heaven scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Other Side of Heaven easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Other Side of Heaven violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Other Side of Heaven sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity76

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Surprise20

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Love35

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