HONEYJOON
HONEYJOON is an award-winning feature film by Lilian T. Mehrel.
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, Lilian T. Mehrel brilliantly transforms grief, desire, and human connection into something electric, introducing a visionary new voice.
“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
Surf the waves of life, loss, flirting…
More about the film
HONEYJOON won the biggest production award in the world, $1million. It premiered at Tribeca and 50 festivals, won the Tribeca AT&T Untold Stories Award and over 25 audience awards and jury awards. It is now in select theaters with Utopia’s Circle Collective.
The film has become an indie theatrical phenomenon, extended and expanded for over 3 months and counting; from NYC’s IFC Center to LA (6 theaters), TIFF in Toronto, Chicago’s Gene Siskel, SIFF, VIFF, and more. Lilian also reinvented the Movie Date. Thanks to the remarkable response, more to come.
“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
