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Summary

Missionary John H. Groberg returns to Tonga in the 1960s with his wife and their five young daughters. When their sixth child is born with a serious illness, the Grobergs face their ultimate test of faith, only to find themselves surrounded by the love and prayers of thousands of Tongans. Barriers of inter religious strife are soon broken down as all unite in hopes of a miracle that will save the baby's life, as well as the life of a Tongan minister's son.

Details

Release Date: June 28, 2019

Runtime: 110 minutes

Genres: Drama, Adventure

Rating: 5.6/10 (13 votes)


The Other Side of Heaven Collection

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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.

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Cast

  • Christopher Gorham

    Christopher Gorham

    John Groberg

  • Natalie Medlock

    Natalie Medlock

    Jean Groberg

  • Joe Folau

    Joe Folau

    Feki

  • Miriama Smith

    Miriama Smith

    Lavania

  • Alex Tarrant

    Alex Tarrant

    Toutai Paletu'a

  • Neil Amituanai

    Neil Amituanai

    Elder Unga