| | | An Epic Journey.
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Walt Disney Home Entertainment presents The Other Side of Heaven, a thrilling and epic adventure starring Anne Hathaway (The Princess Diaries) and Christopher Gorham (TV's Felicity). When 19-year-old John Groberg (Gorham) is sent on a three-year mission to Tonga, he has no idea what he's getting into. Just getting to Tonga is fraught with danger and unbelievable obstacles. Once there, he finds himself in the midst of a culture as remote to him as the island is to his Idaho Falls home. Not understanding the language, and lonely for his fiancee Jean (Hathaway), John faces suspicion, distrust, typhoons, tidal waves, mosquitoes, and other perils of man and nature as he reaches out to the people of Tonga. Filled with adventure, breathtaking scenery, and humor, The Other Side of Heaven is a coming-of-age film your whole family will enjoy.
"[Breheny's] lensing of the New Zealand and Cook Island locations captures both the beauty of the land and the people." Wade Major, Box Office Magazine
"Has a solid emotional impact." Donald Munro, Fresno Bee
Editor's Note
Based on Elder John Groberg's memoirs, THE OTHER SIDE OF HEAVEN, Mitch Davis' feature debut stars Christopher Gorham (A LIFE LESS ORDINARY) as John Groberg, a 19-year-old missionary who goes to Rarotonga to convert the native Indians to Christianity. In the process, he has to face a number of frightening events that change his life forever. Hungry rats eat the soles of his feet, he is almost killed by a hurricane that devastates the island so that their food supplies run out and he starves, and he is caught in a storm at sea and nearly dies until he floats to safety. All the while he is reassured and strengthened by the sweet letters from his fiancée, Jean Sabin (Anne Hathaway, THE PRINCESS DIARIES). The film veers on the fantastic and is peppered with nostalgia; a full moon peeks through soft fans of tree branches, and Jean spends much of her time gracefully gowned in frilly fifties frocks. Many members of the cast and crew are New Zealanders and Miriama Smith and Nathaniel Lees are both well-established New Zealand actors.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista |
| Release Date: 12/26/2009 |
| Running Time: 73 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2002 | | Catalog ID: 2946303 | | UPC: 00786936211702 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Chicago Sun-Times
"...It maintains a rock-solid morality..." 03/28/2003 p.24 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4.5 | | Plot | 4.5 | | Acting | 4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.5 |
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5 of 5 Worth watching Monday, December 13, 2004
john from tucson, Az
Really nice movie. Interesting insight into missionary life.
Very little over dramatics found in other similar movies.
Very believable.
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5 of 5 Surprised... Very Impressed Sunday, September 14, 2003
C. Hansen from San Diego CA
Top marks! I was afraid this was a fictitious ‘chick flick’ but it’s neither one nor the other. It is an inspirational film based on a true story, suitable for viewers of all ages. Great acting, beautiful cinematography, and a compelling story of selfless sacrifice.
Given the choice between 300 channels of cable or a movie such as this, I’ll take this. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Awesome Movie! Friday, June 27, 2003
JF from Illinois
Great movie, great story. Very inspirational, and a good clean movie! Was this review helpful?
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4 of 5 Great Family Movie Tuesday, April 15, 2003
A Viewer from Lehi, Utah
This is a movie for all of the family to enjoy. It shows what a person with conviction can endure, not for his own personal glory, but for the spiritual beliefs that he has. He leaves his family, his girl, all to share what he believes to others. In a world of selfishness, he shows what it is to be unselfish. Was this review helpful?
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