The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)

From the moment she could remember, Gladys Aylward, a dedicated Englishwoman, felt a deep calling towards China. Without the necessary qualifications to serve as a missionary, she toiled as a household worker to gather the funds to journey to a destitute and isolated village in the heart of China. There, she embraced a fulfilling existence: managing an inn, overseeing foot traffic, offering counsel to the local Mandarin, and even capturing the affections of the biracial Captain Lin Nan. However, it was during Japan's invasion of the country that Gladys truly comprehended her purpose, as the Chinese youth relied on her for their very survival. This riveting tale is inspired by actual events.