The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

1958 · 158 min · EN · NR · 6.9 (66 votes)
Dir. Mark Robson · Starring Ingrid Bergman, Curd Jürgens, Burt Kwouk, Robert Donat, Tsai Chin, Richard Wattis · Music Malcolm Arnold

BACK AGAIN - INGRID BERGMAN in her greatest role

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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. Based on a true story.

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A sweeping, earnest drama about one woman's unwavering dedication. It feels like a testament to the human spirit, blending quiet determination with moments of profound courage against a backdrop of historical upheaval.

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chinamissionarybiographybased on true storytrans-siberian railway1930sjapanese occupation of china
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