A missionary arrives in England to spread the teachings of Buddhism, but is disheartened by the country's intolerance and apathy. He opens a small shop and falls in love with a young girl, Lucy, who is abused and neglected by her prize-fighter father. He takes her in, caring for her and showering her with love and kindness.
Broken Blossoms or the Yellow Man and the Girl
In the dark alleys of London's Limehouse District, a young girl is trapped in a life of abuse and fear, her only solace coming from a chance encounter with a sympathetic Chinese immigrant whose fate will soon become inextricably linked with hers.