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The Other Side of Heaven (2001) 6.5
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Metascore: 38/100
Reviews: 85 user | 27 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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Whetu Fala | ... |
Asi
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Apii McKinley | ... |
Noli
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Paki Cherrington | ... |
Minister
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Edward
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John's Father
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Maggie Harper | ... |
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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Tomasi: When I was a little boy, I was orphaned. Two missionaries like you took care of me, put me in school. I had forgotten about it until the minister told us to go rough up the Mormons. Then I remembered: I am one!
[takes a swig of alcohol]
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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 majority of Tongan characters speak with New Zealand accents throughout the film, although the only white people they have supposedly been in contact with are the American missionaries. This is due to the fact that most of the actors portraying Tongans are actually from New Zealand or the Cook Islands. A lot of the Tongan dialogue is also mis-pronounced throughout the film. See more »Quotes
John Groberg: Tomasi, why did you help us?Tomasi: When I was a little boy, I was orphaned. Two missionaries like you took care of me, put me in school. I had forgotten about it until the minister told us to go rough up the Mormons. Then I remembered: I am one!
[takes a swig of alcohol]
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I am not a Mormon but thought this movie was a fine example of a good, clean, wholesome, interesting, and very enjoyable film. Time and time again we have watched--or started to watch--a highly proclaimed movie, only to be turned off by the language, violence, and sexual inferences. The Other Side of Heaven was a refreshing change and is proof that Hollywood can do it when they want to. Would love to see many, many more films of this quality. I saw this movie two days ago...and this weekend we are inviting relatives over to see it. Incidentally, we have friends who are (non-Mormon) missionaries in a location very much like Tonga, and they have experienced many, many of the same things portrayed in the film...even the rats!