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Beyond the Next Mountain [VHS]

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Beyond The Next Mountain is a unique story. Unique because it is something that had never happened before in northeast India. In fact, this story is one that most likely has happened only one or two times in history. A barbaric tribe in India receives news of Jesus through one young white man from England, which in turn leads a tribal boy in a future generation to learn English, Hebrew and Greek, who in turn creates a written language for his people, then translates the Bible into that language. He goes on to establish schools for his people to learn both to read and write the language he created. And later, with the help of many others, he mails millions of Bibles to people all over the world using addresses listed in telephone books.

When I watched this movie I thought, "I wonder where this person is right now in the world." It wasn't until I watched it two more times that I finally saw at the end that it gave contact information for his ministry office. It was a 45-minute drive from my house in Denver, Colorado! He and many of his family members have been living in Colorado Springs for several years working at his ministry, Bibles For The World.

I very much recommend watching this. The acting is superb. And through this film, I believe you too will receive a revelation that God's true ways are astounding and unlimited.

At the close of the 19th century, the occupying forces of the British Empire cited the Hmar people of northeast India as "the worst headhunters". An appellation that was well deserved. But in 1910 a single copy of the New Testament Gospel of John came into the Hmar village and changed the course of history for the Hmar people. Through that one copy of the Gospel of John, Chawnga (the father of Rochnga Pudaite) was introduced to a "new life in Christ" that was to revolutionize his life and the life of his fellow tribesmen as he and some of them "forsook all and followed Christ". Chawnga believed that Rochunga was God's chosen instrument to bring the Scriptures to the entire Hmar tribe in their own language. Beyond The Next Mountain is a full color, 97 minute, DVD production showcasing the story of Rochunga's personal pilgrimage. This true life saga of one man's dedication to a vision and of seeking God's direction for his life was filmed in India, Hawaii, Scotland and America. The DVD format allows viewing in English, Spanish, Korean, or Hindi with or without English subtitles, chapter titles providing easy scene access, and biographical information on Rochunga Pudaite. Also available in a VHS format, Beyond The Next Mountain is a dramatic and superbly produced feature film which is enthusiastically commended to the attention of Christian communities everywhere.

I have seen this movie twice, and both times was struck with the focus of one who "moves mountains" to reach a goal. Most of us do not know this type of focus. Granted, God touched this individual through the prayers of his father and mother, but his open, pure and sincere heart along with his willingness to do what it takes to reach the goal enabled the God of the Universe to touch his life with the end results of success upon success. Even his willingness to wait to be with his beloved one showed his ultimate trust in his Lord and God.

I had not heard of this man until seeing this movie. It is mind stretching to learn of how many lives have been touched just by one individual. This movie is a must see for anyone wanting encouragment in tackling the impossible.

I am not a DVD owner but there are some that I just have to have. This is a keeper. It shows both the power of God and the power of what one person can do in obedience to God.

I know nothing of who actually produced this video, but it is very well done. The true story of Rochunga Pudaite (and the Welsh missionary Watkin Roberts) is alone deep and compelling . . . a young man is saved during the Welsh revivals of the early 1900s and travels alone to the highlands of India to evangelize a nation of headhunters with little outside contact . . . . after living among them and seeing several saved he is expelled by the British authorities, never to return . . . the converts evangelize their own people and many churches are planted, all without a Bible or missionary or outside contact. One of these early church leaders sends his young child (Rochunga) out "Beyond the Next Mountain" to learn English with a view to translate the Bible into their language, one which had never been written. The movie follows the travels of Rochunga from 10 years old through the 2nd World War as a scout/messenger for the British and a triving trade in the black market, to his return to his original purpose, University training in original biblical language so he can begin his linguistic translation work. There are several unexpected twists and turns . . . deeply moving.

The story is great . . . but the production is also excellent, well crafted . . . creative and unpredictable enough to keep your attention very well. Telling tales that flip between (supposed) foreign and English speakers is difficult and is well executed.

Highly recommended for all ages.

Fantasic movie showing true Christianity at it's finest. The movie is a family favorite but may be tough to understand for 6 and under. It showed how a missionary came to a remote village, against all odds and his own church, and created thousands of Christians for Jesus.... A true story worth seeing to give us all hope, even if we have to go against worldly authority to follow Jesus....

We have just viewed this movie in 2007 even though it was made two decades ago. It is an amazing story and a powerful testament to the power of the Word and to what can be accomplished by God through those with faith and determination. Trust me, you will want to tell others about this movie. Please do not be put off by the apparent slow pace in the beginning. The story grows and grows and gets better and better.

I loved this movie from the first time I saw it in the 90's I actually met the man in the story at a convention where they played the movie and then he came out to speak and surprised us all.

Among a host of awesome lessons this history teaches us to remember our creator when we are young and strong. Anybody that wants to serve the Lord should be very moved and inspired by this movie.

One of the most unusal and inspiring life stories that I've seen. A must see!