The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
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- PG
- 1h 53min
- Adventure, Biography
- 12 Apr 2002 (USA)
- Movie
John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho Falls, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan islands during the 1950s.
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Cast
| Christopher Gorham | ... |
John Groberg
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| Anne Hathaway | ... |
Jean Sabin
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| Joe Folau | ... |
Feki
(as Joseph Folau)
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| Nathaniel Lees | ... |
Kelepi
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| Miriama Smith | ... |
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
(as Te Paki Cherrington)
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Jeremy Birchall | ... |
Edward
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Ross Duncan | ... |
John's Father
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Maggie Harper | ... |
John's Mother
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| Rick Leckinger | ... |
Photographer
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Brian Richards | ... |
Crowd Member #1
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Vernon Pribble | ... |
Crowd Member #2
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Anita Schiller | ... |
Crowd Member #3
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| Norman Forsey | ... |
Old Sailor
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John Brazier | ... |
Suva Boat Captain
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James Vannaisingham | ... |
Suva Customs Officer #1
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George Sabbage | ... |
Suva Customs Officer #2
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| Christian Davis | ... |
Suva Missionary
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Tim Holt | ... |
Swede
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| Gerald R. Molen | ... |
President Coombs
(as Jerry Molen)
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Glynis Paraha | ... |
Postmistress
(as Glynnis Paraha)
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Nga Jonassen | ... |
Gossip #1
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Lorna Nicholas | ... |
Gossip #2
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John Paekau | ... |
Governor
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Nancy Kareroa | ... |
Mele
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| Pua Magasiva | ... |
Finau
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Mary Taio | ... |
Lita
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Josia Taio | ... |
Lita's Father
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Fofonga Taio | ... |
Lita's Mother
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Mona Taio | ... |
Lita's Sister
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Turara Pekepo | ... |
Old Man
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Taua Benioni | ... |
Lavania's Father
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Natiti Pere Eti | ... |
Sincere Mourner #1
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Tereapii Enua | ... |
Sincere Mourner #2
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Maria Maurangi | ... |
Goldtooth
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Ben Daniel | ... |
Nuku
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Sharon Brothers | ... |
Nuku's Mother
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Tearoa Ngaro | ... |
Tomasi's Wife
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Hula Carnahan | ... |
Tomasi's Daughter
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Tumupu Tumupu | ... |
Finau's Father
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| Stig Eldred | ... |
Rich Yacht Owner
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Fraley Cerutti | ... |
Crew Member #1
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Mike Nilsen | ... |
Crew Member #2
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Nooroa Anitonia | ... |
Girl's Mother #1
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Ititau Mare | ... |
Girl's Mother #2
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Vaine Wichman | ... |
Finau's Mother
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Mata George | ... |
Audience Member
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Ben Tuteru | ... |
Sione
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| John Sumner | ... |
President Stone
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Louisa Teite | ... |
Elderly Woman
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Vivian Tuteru | ... |
Child #3
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| Paula Keenan | ... |
Sister Stone
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Sope Carnahan | ... |
Old Woman
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| Johnny Barker | ... |
Band Singer (uncredited)
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John H. Groberg | ... |
Wedding Photographer (uncredited)
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Daniel Lucas | ... |
John Groberg's Younger Brother (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mitch Davis | ||
Written by
| Mitch Davis | ... | () |
| John H. Groberg | ... | (book "In the Eye of the Storm") |
Produced by
| Tim Coddington | ... | co-producer |
| Mitch Davis | ... | executive producer |
| John Garbett | ... | producer |
| Gerald R. Molen | ... | producer |
| Steven Ramirez | ... | associate producer |
| David Shoshan | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Kevin Kiner | ||
Cinematography by
| Brian J. Breheny | ||
Editing by
| Steven Ramirez | ||
Editorial Department
| Victoria Chu | ... | telecine dailies vt operator/assistant editor: The Film Unit |
Casting By
| Christina Asher | ||
Production Design by
| Rick Kofoed | ||
Set Decoration by
| Michelle Davis | ||
Costume Design by
| Barbara Darragh | ||
Makeup Department
| Michael Krehl | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Tim Coddington | ... | unit production manager |
| John Garbett | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Carey Carter | ... | first assistant director |
| Vanessa Rare | ... | second assistant director |
| Tony Simpson | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Amand Weaver | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Christopher Halligan | ... | carpenter |
| Carey Johnson | ... | art dept co-ordinator |
| Jon Lithgow | ... | art department runner |
| Paulo Alegria | ... | graphic designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ray Beentjes | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor |
| Gethin Creagh | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jim Hannah | ... | boom operator |
| Mark Hinkley | ... | sound utility |
| Robyn McFarlane | ... | foley recordist |
| Polly McKinnon | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Carolyn McLaughlin | ... | foley artist |
| Tim Prebble | ... | sound designer |
| Mike Westgate | ... | sound mixer |
| Dave Whitehead | ... | sound effects editor |
Special Effects by
| Dean Clarke | ... | special effects technician |
| Jason Durey | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Oliver Gee | ... | special effects assistant |
| Carl Krehl | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Dave Asling | ... | model shop supervisor |
| Steve Avoujageli | ... | technical director |
| Dave Axford | ... | visual effects production manager |
| Barb Benoit | ... | digital compositor |
| Mike Borrett | ... | visual effects producer |
| Dan Brooks | ... | model builder |
| Joshua Chaiton | ... | visual effects producer |
| Debora Dunphy | ... | digital compositor |
| John Gajdecki | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Aruna Inversin | ... | digital compositor |
| Christine Kowbuz | ... | model builder |
| Sarah Norton | ... | digital compositor |
| Christine Petrov | ... | digital compositor |
| Kennedy Shah | ... | motion control programmer |
| Betty Shaw | ... | systems administrator: GVFX |
| Joel Skeete | ... | lead compositor |
| Dan Trezise | ... | digital compositor: GVFX |
| Martin Wilk | ... | digital compositor |
Stunts
| Allan Poppleton | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dion Hartley | ... | underwater grip |
| Brenden Holster | ... | first assistant camera |
| Luke Thomas | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Martin Turner | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Martin J.K. Turner) |
Casting Department
| Christina Asher | ... | casting: New Zealand |
| Gretchen Rennell | ... | casting: USA |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jenny Rushton | ... | key costume stand-by |
Music Department
| James Fitzpatrick | ... | music contractor |
Additional Crew
| Amanda Aitken | ... | production coordinator |
| Troy Benjamin | ... | office runner |
| Wynter Blathwayt | ... | title designer |
| John J. Lee Jr. | ... | distribution services |
| Felicity Letcher | ... | production coordinator |
| Birgitta Nilsson | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Amand Weaver | ... | body double / stand-in |
Thanks
| Alan Rast | ... | special thanks |
| Paul K. Woolley | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Excel Entertainment (2001) (United States) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Blowout Japan K.K. (2007) (Japan) (DVD)
- Crest Movies (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Delta Music & Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Distribber (2016) (United States) (video) (digital)
- Europa Filmes (2006) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Just Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- M.I.B. (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Main Pictures (Portugal)
- Mangpong (2004) (Thailand) (DVD)
- Mondo Home Entertainment (2004) (Italy) (DVD)
- Paradigma Film International (2005) (Hungary) (DVD)
- Peacock Films (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- RTC (2005) (Mexico)
- White Pearl Movies (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Zima Entertainment (2005) (Mexico) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
John H. Groberg, a middle-class kid from Idaho Falls, crosses the Pacific to become a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint missionary in the remote. exotic Tongan island kingdom during the 1950s. He leaves behind a loving family and Jean, the true love of his life. 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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| Taglines | An Epic Journey. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $55,765, 16 Dec 2001 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $4,760,014, 12 Mar 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | A boy really did fall from a mango tree and remain unconscious for three days while John H. Groberg was a missionary. He remembers that he was on his way to church on a Tuesday, and he climbed the tree because it had some of the very best mangos. When he woke up on Thursday, he was worried that he was late for his meetings. See more » |
| Goofs | Elder Groberg has a Book of Mormon beside his bed. This particular Book of Mormon has the phrase "Another testament of Jesus Christ" on the cover. This phrase did not appear on the Book of Mormon until the mid 80's. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Making of 'the Other Side of Heaven' (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rip it Up See more » |
| Quotes |
John Groberg:
There is a connection between heaven and earth. Finding that connection gives meaning to everything, including death. Losing that connection makes everything lose meaning, including life. See more » |