General
Medium DVD
Date made 1958
Genre Biography; Drama; Inspirational
Region
Nationality US
Format NTSC
Acquired
Personal
ID 22
Date Created 2011-03-05
Date Modified 2011-03-05
Features
Main People
Audio Tracks English; Français; Spanish
Subtitle Languages English; Spanish
Running Time 158
Color Mode Color
Suitability Good for all
Plot Summary

After making her way to China to become a missionary, an English parlor maid wins the heart of a Eurasian colonel and the respect of the local Mandarin. But her greatest accomplishment is leading 100 homeless children to safety across enemy-held terrain during Japan's invasion of China.

Comments

Adapted from the novel "The Small Woman" about the true-life story of Gladys Aylward, this powerfully poignant film is inspiring entertainment from beginning to end.

Wonderfully moving and entertaining ... Bergman is ... infinitely touching.