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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.
In this inspiring biographical drama, Gladys Aylward, a determined English parlor maid, embarks on a challenging journey to China in the 1930s. Against all odds and societal expectations, she becomes a missionary, facing poverty, prejudice, and war. Her unwavering faith and courage lead her to establish an orphanage and later, during wartime, to lead a group of children to safety across treacherous terrain.
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness was a critical and commercial success, praised for its epic scope, heartfelt performances, and inspirational true story. Ingrid Bergman's portrayal of Gladys Aylward was particularly lauded, earning her an Academy Award nomination. The film resonated with audiences for its themes of faith, perseverance, and heroism in the face of adversity.
Ingrid Bergman delivers a powerful and moving performance as the determined missionary.
The film is an epic and emotionally resonant portrayal of courage and faith.
Visually stunning cinematography captures the vastness of the Chinese landscape.
Google audience: Viewers often praise the film for its uplifting true story and Ingrid Bergman's compelling performance. Many find it to be a deeply inspiring and well-made historical drama that leaves a lasting emotional impact.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress (Ingrid Bergman).
The film was shot in various locations in Britain, including the Lake District, to double for the Chinese landscape, and also in Taiwan.
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Ingrid Bergman is the renowned British missionary Gladys Aylward in this rather lavish - if shallow - biopic of her adventures in China. Forced to raise her £41 train fare by cleaning houses in London, she embarks on her journey with grim d...