
All her life Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was the place where she belonged. Not qualified to be sent there as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn the money to send herself to a poor, remote village. There she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as "foot inspector", advising the local Mandarin. and even winning the heart of mixed-race Captain Lin Nan. But Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Ja... (Full plot summary below)
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All her life Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was the place where she belonged. Not qualified to be sent there as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn the money to send herself to a poor, remote village. There she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as "foot inspector", advising the local Mandarin. and even winning the heart of mixed-race Captain Lin Nan. But Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.
Leave your thoughts about The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.
| Movie MetropolisJames PlathIf you're put off by the missionary impulse, then this film probably isn't for you-even though Bergman brings an honest earnestness to the film that's hard to resist. |
| 7M PicturesKevin CarrThe Inn of the Sixth Happiness is an inspiring story and a well made movie. It has the historical epic feel you'd expect from a film with such scope. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyMark Robson's loose adaptation of a British missionary's tale is well intentioned and well acted by Ingrod Bergman, but suffers from the casting of the Asian roles with actors like Robert Donat or Curt Jurgens. |
| User ReviewAnn LWonderful movie based on a true story of faith. How God uses the little people, the people who are not qualified :-) Enjoy!!! |
| User ReviewQueen JA truly brilliant movie! And great to know that it's based on the true story of Gladdys Aylmer (?), a missionary to China. This is just fabulous. |
| User ReviewRay BWhile the film takes some liberties from the actual story, great film overall. What an incredible life this woman lived! Great acting from ingrid. A great epic of a film. Entirely captivating and wonderfully told. Good family film. |
| User ReviewIsaac SI loved this movie. It combines an intensely personal story with a compelling plot. |
| User ReviewPavan REvery time I watch this I see a different story line. Love this movie! |
| User ReviewMara BMovie was inspiring as well as educational, worth watching. |
| User ReviewRachel CThis is my favorite movie of all time, tied with Princess Bride. Only difference is that I can't watch this movie without crying.... and I don't cry easily. |