Journey Into the Unknown

Psychologist Hanneke van Dam left a comfortable life in Amsterdam to follow God's call to serve humanity in Mongolia under the aegis of Help International Mongolia. In this deftly produced documentary, we follow Hanneke's efforts as she works with people and shares the word of God—first in the city of Ulan Bator, a place of subzero temperatures and a large number of alcoholics, and later in the remote Hentiy province, where she single-handedly establishes a mission post. Journey Into the Unknown captures both Hanneke's warmth toward the needy and the vicissitudes of simple survival in this wild, beautiful, and daunting landscape, documenting her modest successes and eloquent insights. In the end, Hanneke remains a willing servant of God, although she ponders the price paid for leaving her comfortable existence, and while no conclusions are drawn regarding what may lie ahead for Hanneke, she urges viewers not to be afraid to heed the missionary call. An inspirational title that will be particularly appreciated by anyone contemplating missionary service, this is recommended. Aud: P. (J. Reed)