The Island (2001)
Directed by Aleksei Vakhrushev
Genres - Action, Adventure |
Sub-Genres - Anthropology, Social History |
Release Date - Apr 12, 2001 (USA - Unknown), Apr 12, 2001 (USA) |
Run Time - 30 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis
John H. 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 1950's. He leaves behind a loving family and the true love of his life, Jean. Through letters and musings across the miles, John shares his humbling and sometimes hilarious adventures with "the girl back home", and her letters buoy up his spirits in difficult times. John must struggle to overcome language barriers, physical hardship and
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Keywords
Alaska, community, indigenous-peoples, island, relocation, Russian [nationality], Siberia