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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Friday, July 17, 2026
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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