The Other Side of Heaven

Overview

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.

Cast

Christopher Gorham

John H. Groberg

Anne Hathaway

Jean Sabin

Joe Folau

Feki

Miriama Smith

Lavania

Gerald R. Molen

President Coombs

Nathaniel Lees

Kelepi

N/A

Alvin Fitisemanu

Tomasi

Peter Sa'ena Brown

Kuli

N/A

Whetū Fala

Asi

John Sumner

President Stone

Paula Keenan

Sister Stone

Pua Magasiva

Finau