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The Other Side of Heaven

2001

Based on a true story, a young American missionary in the 1950s is sent to a remote island in the Kingdom of Tonga, where he weathers storms, hardship, and culture shock while coming to love the people he serves. A sweeping adventure drama.

Why it’s here

A durable faith-audience cult feature whose American missionary perspective is sustained by Tongan villages, language encounters, customs, and relationships.

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