Gladys Aylward, an Englishwoman born in China, has always known she belonged there. Not being qualified to serve as a missionary in that area, Gladys works as a domestic to help fund her trip to a destitute community in the middle of nowhere. In the end, she manages the inn, serves as "foot inspector," advises the local Mandarin, and even falls in love with mixed-race Captain Lin Nan while living there. As the country is attacked by the Japanese, Gladys learns her true destiny as the Chinese youngsters rely on her to preserve their lives. Inspired by genuine events.
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Gladys Aylward, an Englishwoman born in China, has always known she belonged there. Not being qualified to serve as a missionary in that area, Gladys works as a domestic to help fund her trip to a destitute community in the middle of nowhere. In the end, she manages the inn, serves as "foot inspector," advises the local Mandarin, and even falls in love with mixed-race Captain Lin Nan while living there. As the country is attacked by the Japanese, Gladys learns her true destiny as the Chinese youngsters rely on her to preserve their lives. Inspired by genuine events.
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