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The Other Side of Heaven Review: This is an excellent adaptation of the memoirs of John Groberg, who, in the 1950s, served a mission to the Tongan Islands on behalf of his church. Actors Christopher Gorham and Anne Hathaway star as Groberg and his sweetheart, Jean Sabin, along with a strong cast of supporting actors. This family-friendly film follows Groberg as he leaves the comfort of his home in Idaho Falls, ID, to embark on his mission to a Southern Pacific country neither he nor his family has even heard of. He faces lengthy travel delays, unconventional connections, and even has to work his way across the sea to get to his destination. Once he arrives, he is faced by a suspicious group of natives who are a little too eager to enjoy his culture shock. Yet through nearly three years of service, Groberg learns to love the people he's been sent to serve. He maintains regular contact throughout his mission with his sweetheart, whose letters help sustain him in his moments of despair and provide the movie's sense of romance. There is no lack of adventure in this film as the islands were prone to severe weather. The special effects for the hurricane and shipwreck scenes are breathtaking. Dacia Blodgett-Williams, All Movie Guide

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