The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

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Rated: Approved

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.

Country:

United StatesUnited Kingdom

Language:

EnglishJapaneseMandarinRussianCantonese

Runtime: 158 min

Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 7 nominations total