An Epic Journey.|Apr. 12, 2001|United States|113 Min.|PG
Genre: Action;Adventure;Drama;Family
Description: **The Other Side of Heaven (2001) – Full Movie in English 720p and 1080p**
**Plot Summary:**
Set in the 1950s, John Groberg, a recent Brigham Young University graduate, is sent on a three-year mission to Tonga. Throughout his journey, he maintains a long-distance correspondence with his fiancée, Jean, through monthly letters. After a lengthy voyage across the Pacific, Groberg arrives in Tonga and is assigned to a remote group of islands. There, he is partnered with a local Tongan companion, Feki, to assist him. Struggling with the language barrier, Groberg dedicates himself to learning Tongan and immersing himself in the local culture.
His mission is filled with challenges. One night, rats bite his feet while he sleeps because he forgot to cover them. A local Christian minister discourages the community from listening to Groberg and Feki, even sending men to attack them. However, one of the attackers, Tomasi, intervenes. Groberg discovers that Tomasi was baptized into the LDS Church as a child and begins to reconnect him with his faith.
Groberg’s acts of kindness and faith earn him respect. He administers first aid and prays for a young boy who falls unconscious from a mango tree. He also teaches a young woman about the sanctity of marriage when her family pressures her to seduce him.
A devastating typhoon strikes the islands, destroying homes, crops, and lives. Many perish from starvation and dehydration, and Groberg nearly succumbs until the local minister shares his last food with him. When the supply boat finally arrives, the minister is found dead. Later, during a storm at sea, Groberg and his companions are tossed overboard. Swimming to safety, they eventually reunite on an island and are rescued.
Upon returning to Tonga, Groberg is met by his mission president, who expresses frustration over the lack of communication during his time on the remote island.
**Key Themes:**
The film explores themes of faith, resilience, and cultural adaptation, highlighting Groberg’s dedication to his mission and the impact of his efforts on the lives of the Tongan people.
Cast director: Mitch Davis
Cast actor: Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Miriama Smith, Gerald R. Molen, Nathaniel Lees, Alvin Fitisemanu, Peter Sa’ena Brown, Whetu Fala, John Sumner
Original name: The Other Side of Heaven