The other side of heaven 2 is offering encore screenings. This weeks item is from christian newswire, december 16, 2007, with a headline. If you saw the first movie the other side of heaven, you will remember the sweet spirit of the storytelling and the heart of the beautiful tongan people. Both movies are directed and produced by mitch davis, who began his quest to produce a film about the latterday saint missionary experience more than 40 years ago. Fire of faith, which features the real life experiences of elder john h. With christopher gorham, anne hathaway, joe folau, nathaniel lees. Filled with adventure, breathtaking scenery, and humor, the other side of heaven is a comingofage film your whole family will enjoy. Let the news be told again, heaven is real and beautiful. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The heartwarming missionary film the other side of heaven 2. Parents need to know that the other side of heaven is a 2001 drama based on the memoir of a young mormon man who works as a missionary in the tongan islands in the 1950s.
The film stars christopher gorham as john groberg and anne hathaway as jean groberg nee sabin the film showcases elder grobergs experiences as a missionary of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church in. He leaves behind a loving family and the true love of his life, jean. Our son david was involved in an accident where he was killed instantly while on his way to work. The other side of heaven is a near true account of some of his experiences as a young green mormon missionary to tonga in the 1950s. I cant remember the last time a tv documentary broke a major story, and former police detective mark williamsthomas is to be applauded for conducting a thorough and levelheaded investigation in exposure. Fire of faith 3 stars christopher gorham, natalie medlock, russell dixon, joe folau, miriama smith. Other side of heaven a halfcentury after the real john groberg left idaho to serve a threeyear mission in tonga, actor christopher gorham a life less ordinary gracefully slips into the mormon elders shoes in the other side of heaven.
The other side of heaven is a wonderfully inspiring reallife saga that is a part love story on two levels and part adventure, with a touch of spirituality mixed in for a pleasing result in the 1950s, fresh out of college, young john groberg christopher gorham agrees to a threeyear missionary stint and is assigned to the. A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. Grobergs missionary adventures in tonga as depicted in the eponymous disneydistributed hit film of. Fire of faith june 28, the other side of heaven 2 was released, and it has seen quite a bit of success, despite being released among big titles like spiderman. The other side of heaven, by the fabulous writing duo of morgan oneill, explores the era of medieval italynot often the subject of a romance novel. We are gateway church, and we invite you to join us online for a livestream experience every sunday morning through to the end of may. The film is filled with lessons for us to learn, and not just for mormons. Eighteen years ago, mitch davis made the other side of heaven, a gentle and moving look at the life of a young missionary for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints a movie that. Now, the mission continues in the 2019 release the other side of heaven 2. Groberg returns to tonga in the 1960s with his wife and their five young daughters. The team behind it seemed to know it was destined to break out of the past limits of mormon cinema. Eye of the storm, al otro lado del cielo, kolipoki. The other side of heaven full movie video dailymotion.
Gwen godwyn is a scholar with a gift for languages who spends her days in. Christopher gorham talks other side of heaven 2 abc 4. Good movie, and pretty true to life show about the trials and miracles of a mission. When their sixth child is born with a serious illness, the grobergs face their ultimate test of faith, only to find themselves surrounded by the love and prayers of thousands of tongans. Groberg talks about the sequel in theaters june 2019. On the other side on the other side talented musician colton dixon puts these emotions into song with his single the other side. One day, we will all be reunited together in heaven and what a glorious day that will be, indeed. The lead character preaches charity, abstinence, and sobriety, and is also shown living these values through his actions. The part with the other sister that went away from her family depressed the living daylights out of me. The other side of heaven preaches to the converted. Provided to youtube by distrokid on the other side of heaven instrumental oleg byonic forgotten.
Eighteen years ago, the first other side of heaven movie was released and became known for its heartwarming storytelling and inspirational message. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the other side of heaven near you. Grobergs missionary adventures in tonga as depicted in the eponymous disneydistributed hit film of 2001. We glimpse johns family and home life while playing in a dance band at brigham young university, his mission call and then his new life, teaching the gospel message to a people whose language. The history is so rich, you feel like a part of it. The other side of heaven soundtrack from 2001, composed by kevin kiner. 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. Its a movie that presents faithbased themes and values, and mormon values in particular.
This sequel is a heartwarming reunion with more inspiration and miracles. Watch the other side of heaven full movie streaming online duration 1 minutes and broadcast on 20010412 mpaa rating is 3. The other side of heaven is a 2001 american adventure drama film written and directed by mitch davis, based on john h. The other side of heaven 2 official trailer youtube. The other side of heaven tells the story of a mormon missionary, john groberg, who is sent to a south pacific island. Many times people will get upset about life on planet earth but remember earth is not gods dwelling place. When john groberg is sent on a 3year mission to tonga, he has no idea of what hes getting into. Christopher gorham, natalie medlock, russell dixon, et al. So, its fitting that the medium that made savile has now destroyed him. Heaven is on the other side chicago avenue church of christ. 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 1950s.
Johns attempts to win the natives to mormonism are opposed by the native christian pastor, who even sends thugs to beat him up. The other side of heaven cast and crew cast photos and. No matter what politicians may tell us about how good is going to be in america and the world. I first saw it at a sleepover with my young womens group after it came out on dvd when i was about 15 im 33 now. Groberg as a mission president in the south pacific, is being rereleased nationwide in theaters next month. The other side colton dixon song for lost loved ones. The other side of heaven 2001 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Fire of faith continues the epic true saga of elder john h. Fire of faith captures a powerful message about fatherhood and faith, with memorable. Not understanding the language and lonely for jean, the girl he left behind, john faces many challenges while helping the people of tonga. The other side of heaven came out in 2001 and starred gorham and anne hathaway as jean. Released in 2006 containing music from the other side of heaven 2001. With christopher gorham, natalie medlock, ben baker, alex tarrant. The other side of heaven is probably one of my favorite movies. The original other side of heaven starring academy award winner anne hathaway and christopher gorham was considered one of the first films in hollywood to be tagged with the faithbased label, according to the hollywood reporter. This special song reminds us that we will see our loved ones again. You can order symphonic tales on vinyl and cd signed on subscribe for more official content from. Salt lake city mitch davis the other side of heaven 2.
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