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The Other Side of Heaven

Movie (2002)

"An Epic Journey."

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 ...

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Released:	Apr 12th, 2002
Budget:	$7,000,000.00
Revenue:	$4,720,371.00

The Other Side of Heaven Main Cast

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Christopher Gorham
plays John Groberg

Anne Hathaway
plays Jean Sabin

Joe Folau
plays Feki

Nathaniel Lees
plays Kelepi

Miriama Smith
plays Lavania

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John H. Groberg really did isolate himself to study the Bible for four days in order to improve his Tongan. In reality, he studied in the bush instead of on the beach.
When the film crew arrived on the Island of Rarotonga (capital of the Cook Islands), the Prime Minister welcomed them by gathering all of the religious ministers of the community for a prayer meeting. They prayed that the film crew would be blessed with good weather.
Movie Goof (anachronisms): 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.
Movie Goof (anachronisms): The film starts with a dance at Brigham Young University in 1953. A couple sing the song "Rip it Up". That song was first recorded by Little Richard in 1956.

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