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Paradise Found2003 • 89 minParadise Found is a biography of the painter Paul Gauguin. It centers on his internal struggle between his responsibilities to his family and his life in France, and his pursuit of a…6.45.717+
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The Other Side of Heaven2001 • 113 min • Budget $7M • Box office $4MAction, Adventure, DramaIn the 1950s, John H. Groberg, a young man from Idaho Falls, journeys to the remote Tongan island kingdom to serve as a Mormon missionary. He leaves behind his family and his…6.26.36+
The Nun's Story1959 • 151 min • Budget $3M • Box office $12MDramaSister Luke leaves behind her comfortable life with a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun. As she embraces her new faith, she faces many challenges that test her beliefs. Against the…7.27.5
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The Field Is White2002 • 59 minJohn Taylor struggles with his current situation and finds solace in his journal, reflecting on his experiences as a missionary and his relationship with Elder Alma Johnson. They dedicate themselves to sharing…0.05.7
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness1958 • 158 minWar, DramaGladys Aylward leaves her comfortable life in England to find a deeper purpose in China, despite lacking formal missionary training. She works as a servant to fund her journey to a remote,…6.77.2
At Play in the Fields of the Lord1991 • 189 min • Budget $36M • Box office $1MDrama, RomanceDeep in the South American jungle, a remote mission houses Martin and Hazel Quarrier, sent by Leslie Huben. They arrive after the local Catholic missionaries have been murdered, creating an atmosphere of…6.46.817+
Sun Moon2023 • 89 minKelsey is escaping disappointment, a broken heart, and embarrassment. Hoping to find meaning in her life, she travels to Taiwan to teach English. Will this new beginning bring the answers she seeks?7.95.66+
The African Queen1952 • 105 min • Budget $1M • Box office $10MRomance, Adventure, DramaDuring World War I, a riverboat captain navigating the African wilderness is approached by a determined missionary. The captain, struggling with alcoholism but skilled at his job, is asked to undertake a…7.47.76+
Hawaii1966 • 189 min • Budget $15M • Box office $34MDrama, Adventure, RomanceSet in 19th-century Hawaii, the film follows Abner Hale and his wife Jerusha Bromley as they travel to the islands for a missionary undertaking. Their strict beliefs clash with the vibrant Hawaiian…6.36.5
Latter Days2004 • 108 min • Budget $850K • Box office $819KDrama, Comedy, RomanceChristian, a handsome young man in his twenties living in West Hollywood, finds himself in unexpected territory when he attempts to seduce Aaron, a Mormon missionary who begins living in his apartment…6.87.117+
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen1932 • 87 minDrama, RomanceThe film centers on an American missionary woman taken captive by a refined and charismatic warlord in 1930s Shanghai. Adapting to her unusual circumstances, the warlord’s sophisticated presence gradually blurs the lines…6.26.9
Sadie Thompson1928 • 97 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7MDrama, RomanceIn Pago Pago, American Samoa, Sadie Thompson seeks a fresh start after a troubled past. She meets Timothy O'Hara, a sailor who accepts her history, defying local customs. Their growing connection is…6.57.2
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Nego Fugido2009 • 16 minTwo young artists travel from the city to the heart of Brazil to witness a traditional ceremony about runaway slaves. They become unexpectedly involved in the celebration.0.07.6
Small Town Conspiracy2003 • 91 minIn Florida, late 1941, police chief John Haleran investigates the murder of a young Japanese girl. The investigation uncovers a top-secret government conspiracy. Working with retired officer Taylor, Haleran discovers a link…5.05.0
Neon Ashes2020 • 23 minIn a future Arab world torn apart by conflict, young revolutionary Mariam struggles to discern allies from enemies as she confronts her leader, Kamal, on the eve of a major battle against…0.0—
Bakken2021 • 62 minOver the course of a single summer day and night, the camera takes viewers on a slow journey through a park, capturing the guests' varying responses to being filmed – some engaging…0.0—Dear John2004 • 35 minJohn and Darla, both young Mormons, connect while renting movies from a store that offers censored versions. They quickly form a close relationship, and John proposes. Darla reveals her parents require him…2.05.6
