HONEYJOON
HONEYJOON is an award-winning feature film by Lilian T. Mehrel.
A surprisingly sexy, darkly funny, emotional rollercoaster…
In this light-and-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.
Surf the waves of life, loss, flirting…
“A thrill ride” – The Hollywood Reporter
“A special balance” – The New York Times
“A visionary new voice” – IndieWire
“Standout… funny, sexy” – Vogue
“Magnetic… the work of a gifted alchemist.” – Movie Archer
More about the film
HONEYJOON won the biggest production prize in the world. It premiered at Tribeca and 50 festivals, won the Tribeca AT&T Untold Stories Award and multiple audience awards and jury awards for Best Feature. It is now in select theaters with Utopia’s Circle Collective.
HONEYJOON is an indie theatrical phenomenon. It opened in NYC at the IFC Center, where it was held all month, extended in LA for 2 months and more to come, played in Toronto at TIFF, in Chicago at the Gene Siskel Film Center, as well as VIFF, SIFF, and more. Lilian also reinvented the Movie Date. Thanks to the remarkable response, more to come.
AWARDS
Tribeca AT&T Untold Stories Award
Audience Award: Top 3, Tribeca Festival
Audience Award: US Cinema, Mill Valley Film Festival
Audience Award: Narrative, New Hampshire Film Festival
Audience Award: Narrative, Spokane International Film Festival
Audience Award: Narrative, Austin Asian American Film Festival
Jury Award: Best Narrative Feature, Three Rivers Film Festival
Jury Award: Best Narrative Feature, Austin Asian American Film Festival
Jury Award: Best Narrative Feature, El Dorado Film Festival
Jury Award: Best Feature, Women Director, Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
Jury Award: Best Narrative Feature, Spokane International Film Festival
Jury Award: Best Narrative Feature, La Femme Europe International Film Festival
SFFILM Rainin Award
“Here is to independent filmmaking. Here is to new voices. And here is to Lilian T. Mehrel, whose debut feature announces the arrival of a filmmaker worth paying very close attention to. Honeyjoon is funny, moving, compassionate, and quietly profound. A lovely reminder that even in our darkest moments, life still offers reasons to laugh, dance, connect, and keep riding the wave when it comes.” - Script Mag
“Tender, funny and deeply compassionate, Honeyjoon marks Mehrel as a filmmaker worth watching, delivering a debut that finds beauty not in overcoming grief, but in learning how to live alongside it.” - AU Review
“A sensual, deeply emotional comedy that surprises in its ability to balance lightness with depth, and in doing so, it delivers a masterclass in navigating the tumultuous waters of love, grief, and identity. A must-see…” - OuchMag
“In just 75 minutes, Lilian T. Mehrel’s debut feature Honeyjoon manages to make audiences laugh, cry, wince, and reflect. A seamless tonal balance.” - FilmThreat
“Standout… funny, sexy” - Vogue
“A thrill ride” - The Hollywood Reporter
“Magnetic… the work of a gifted alchemist.” - MovieArcher
