Movie · 1990
Is The Sun Also Shines at Night based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Sun Also Shines at Night is based on the book Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy (1911).
The movie was released in 1990.
The book behind The Sun Also Shines at Night
Common questions
Is The Sun Also Shines at Night based on a book?
Yes. The Sun Also Shines at Night is based on the book Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy (1911).
Who wrote the book The Sun Also Shines at Night is based on?
Father Sergius was written by Leo Tolstoy and first published in 1911.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Father Sergius before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Leo Tolstoy's books
- War and Peace (film, 1965)
- Anna Karenina (film, 2012)
- Ikiru (film, 1952)
- War and Peace (film, 1956)
- Anna Karenina (film, 1997)
- Anna Karenina (film, 1935)