Is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans based on a book?

Common questions

Is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans based on a book?

Yes. Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans is based on the book The Excursion to Tilsit by Hermann Sudermann (1917).

Who wrote the book Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans is based on?

The Excursion to Tilsit was written by Hermann Sudermann and first published in 1917.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Excursion to Tilsit before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.