The Other Side of Heaven
“An Epic Journey.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Other Side Of Heaven Trailer - MORMON MOVIE
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-20
Top Cast
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Christopher Gorham
John H. Groberg
Anne Hathaway
Jean Sabin
Joe Folau
Feki
Miriama Smith
Lavania
Gerald R. Molen
President Coombs
Nathaniel Lees
Kelepi
Alvin Fitisemanu
Tomasi
Peter Sa'ena Brown
Kuli
Whetū Fala
Asi
John Sumner
President Stone
Paula Keenan
Sister Stone
Pua Magasiva
Finau
Mary Taio
Lita
Stig Eldred
Rich Yacht Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 31, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.67x
-$2.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitch Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitch Davis, John H. Groberg
- Original Score
- Kevin Kiner
- Original Title
- The Other Side of Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Tonga, English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.7M
- Production Studios
- 3Mark Entertainment, Molen/Garbett Productions, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitch Davis
Mitch Davis, John H. Groberg
Kevin Kiner
Brian J. Breheny
Steven Ramirez
Gerald R. Molen, Mitch Davis, David Shoshan, John Garbett
Department Leadership Roster
Mitch Davis
Director
Mitch Davis
Writer
Gerald R. Molen
Producer
Barbara Darragh
Costume Design
Steven Ramirez
Editor
Brian J. Breheny
Director of Photography
Rick Kofoed
Production Design
Kevin Kiner
Original Music Composer
John Garbett
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The Other Side of Heaven about?
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.
Who directed The Other Side of Heaven?
The Other Side of Heaven was directed by Mitch Davis.
Who stars in The Other Side of Heaven?
The principal cast of The Other Side of Heaven includes Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Miriama Smith, Gerald R. Molen.
When was The Other Side of Heaven released and how long is it?
The Other Side of Heaven was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Other Side of Heaven?
The Other Side of Heaven had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $4.7M at the worldwide box office (0.67 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Other Side of Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Other Side of Heaven was composed by Kevin Kiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Other Side of Heaven?
The Other Side of Heaven holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).