Beyond the Next Mountain

At the close of the 19th century, the British branded the Hmar people of northeast India as "the worst headhunters." It was a label well deserved at the time. But in 1910, a single copy of the New Testament Gospel of John came into this village and changed the course of history for the Hmar people. Through that single copy of John's Gospel, Chawnga, the father of Rochunga Pudaite, was introduced to a revolutionary "new life in Christ." He and a few tribesmen "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.

This is the story of Rochunga's personal pilgrimage. It is an unforgettable saga of his dedication to a vision and of the Lord's direction in his life. Filmed in India, Hawaii, Scotland and America, this beautiful film will be enjoyed by the entire family.

DVD Special Features:
- View in English, Spanish, Korean, or Hindi with or without English subtitles
- Chapter titles provided for easy scene access
- Biographical information on Rochunga Pudaite

Deep, Rich Well Told Story

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. July 14, 2008

Awesome Missionary story

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. July 10, 2008

DVD Beyond the next mountain.

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.... October 15, 2007

Not your usual movie

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. September 6, 2007

A powerful story - you will be amazed and inspired.

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. February 5, 2007

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