The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

The story

All her life, Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was where she belonged. Unqualified to be sent as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn 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. Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.

Cast & crew

Ingrid BergmanGladys Aylward

Curd JürgensCapt. Lin Nan

Burt KwoukLi

Robert DonatThe Mandarin of Yang Cheng

Tsai ChinSui-Lan

Richard WattisMr. Murfin

Athene SeylerJeannie Lawson

Ronald SquireSir Francis Jamison

Michael David

Michael DavidHok-A

Peter Chong

Peter ChongYang

Joan YoungSir Francis' cook

Noel HoodMiss Thompson