HoneyJoon
Opens July 17, 2026
In this light-and-dark comedy, June and her Persian mom Lela travel to the Azores islands for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ways of coping. A charming surfer brings balance as they (and we) surf the waves of life, loss, flirting… an unforgettable ride.
Director Lilian T. Mehrel scheduled to attend for a post-film Q&A on July 17
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Honeyjoon finds American June (Ayden Mayeri) on vacation in the beautiful Azores islands with her Persian-Kurdish mother, Lela (Amira Casar), one year after the loss of her father. Accidentally surrounded by overly affectionate honeymooners, the pair have plans to navigate their trip in completely different ways. June’s goal of regaining her joie de vivre is put to the test as Lela pines for a deeper investigation into their shared loss. When a tour guide challenges their status quo with his many, many charms, the two begin to reawaken and learn that what they truly need to move forward may be found within the distance between them.
A surprisingly sexy, darkly funny emotional rollercoaster. In this layered dark comedy, June and her Persian-British mom Lela travel to the romantic Azores islands for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ways of coping. A hot philosophical surfer takes them on a tour as we surf the waves of life, loss, flirting... an unforgettable ride. In her award-winning debut feature, director Lilian T. Mehrel brilliantly transforms grief, desire, and human connection into something electric, introducing a visionary new voice.
“A thrill ride” — The Hollywood Reporter
“Magnetic... the work of a gifted alchemist.” — Movie Archer
"After you see this movie, please go flirt with someone." — IndieWire
"... a special balance: 'Honeyjoon' is both a mourning movie, and a horny one." — New York Times
- Director: Lilian T. Mehrel
- Principal Cast: Ayden Mayeri, Amira Casar, José Condessa
- Country: USA, Portugal
- Year: 2025
- Running Time: 75 min.
- Producer: Andreia Nunes, Lilian T. Mehrel
- Screenplay: Lilian T. Mehrel
- Awards: 2025 Tribeca Festival - Tribeca AT&T Untold Stories Award 2025 Mill Valley Film Festival - Audience Award 2025 New Hampshire Film Festival - Audience Award 2026 Spokane International Film Festival - Audience Award 2025 Three Rivers Film Festival - Jury Award: Best Feature 2026 El Dorado Film Festival - Jury Award: Best Feature 2026 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival - Jury Award: Best Feature, Women Director 2026 Spokane International Film Festival - Jury Award: Best Feature 2026 La Femme Europe International Film Festival - Jury Award: Best Feature 2025 SFFILM - Rainin grant award
- Language: English
- US Distributor: Utopia