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John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Kingdom of Tonga during the 1950's, leaving behind a loving family and the true love of his life, Jean Sabin. Through letters and musings across the sky, John shares his adventures with "the girl back home," and her letters buoy up his spirits in difficult times. John must struggle to overcome language... See Full Description
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Action/Adventure, Drama, Kids/Family, Adaptation, Biopic and Politics/Religion |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 53 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 14, 2001 (limited), April 12, 2002 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for thematic elements and brief disturbing images. |
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| Distributors: |
Excel Entertainment Group
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$4,720,737 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sheila Norman-Culp
"...wry, gentle comedy." more...
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C |
Chicago Tribune, Robert K. Elder
"... a breathtaking exotic landscape cluttered only by the smugness of its characters." more...
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C+ |
Deseret News, Jeff Vice
"...a disappointment." more...
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B- |
E! Online,
"...takes drama and drains it of friction." more...
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D |
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