Is it ever possible to be satisfied with what one has, or is the pursuit of the greener grass an innate human characteristic? Is there actually greener grass on the other side? These questions are central in Sunrise.

Here’s the thing about a movie based upon a historical event – you know how it is going to end. No matter how the characters’ stories play out on screen, if the film does not intend to be revisionist, events will unfold as they are documented. Knowing that, there is something to be said for…