Alvin Fitisemanu, Anne Hathaway, Apii McKinley

A half-century after the real John Groberg left Idaho to serve a three-year mission in Tonga, actor Christopher Gorham (A Life Less Ordinary) gracefully slips into the Mormon Elder's shoes in <...( read more  read more... )I>The Other Side of Heaven. A gifted cross between Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise, Gorham effortlessly carries this touching story of a young man's struggle to adapt and thrive in a completely foreign land. He may look like a bar of soap, standing in his suit and tie against the lush palms and shimmering waters of his new surroundings; but as daily island living hits Groberg with death, disease, and natural disaster, this missionary's determination and courage shine through. Heartfelt letters Gorham writes to his true love (sweetly portrayed by Anne Hathaway) and her candid replies underscore profound--or profoundly normal--events and impressions the two experience while apart. It's an uplifting, tear-invoking family drama that benefits even more from fine acting, artful direction, and an Academy Award-winning producer (Gerald R. Molen, Schindler's List). (Ages 10 and older) --Liane Thomas

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PG, 113 min.

Directed by: Mitch Davis

Release Date: December 14, 2001

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DVD Release Date: April 1, 2003

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  • October 31, 2009
    What a great "story". It is quite remarkable how much down played the letters that John wrote home were. He was going through these huge dramas and yet it was so basic in the letters. Very admirable...
  • November 1, 2007
    A very moving story yet somewhat drawn out in places
  • October 25, 2007
    Neat. I like Tonga.
  • July 4, 2006
    I thought it was okay. It bored me.
  • December 26, 2007
    A personal favorite.
  • September 26, 2009
    Overview of a missionary's experiences as well as his love for Jean.
  • August 31, 2009
    Great movie on my religion.
  • August 10, 2009
    Always support Anne ^~^
  • July 3, 2009
    Wonderfully uplifting story of missionary service.
  • July 1, 2009
    god is around us...may the movie inspire you... and anne hathaway your the bomb

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  • kewlaldo
    May 2, 2008
    yep. really good movie.
  • gerelschwartz
    May 7, 2007
    Full of sacrifices!!!
  • gerelschwartz
    May 7, 2007
    I tell you, this is a good movie... Watch this film and you might change your perception in life.

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