Honeyjoon

Honeyjoon (2026)



5.6 2026 80 min —

Director: Lilian T. Mehrel

Cast: Ayden Mayeri, Amira Casar, José Condessa, António Maria, Tiago Sarmento

Comedy Drama
A Persian-Kurdish mother named Lela and her American daughter June escape to the enchanting Azores islands following a devastating loss. The two couldn’t disagree more on why they’ve come, how to process grief, or even the skimpy size of June’s bikini. Surrounded by blissful honeymooners, the echoes of the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, and their fiercely intellectual, strikingly handsome tour guide João, this fractured mother-daughter duo slowly rediscover each other—and begin to feel alive again.

More About This Film

Honeyjoon follows two sisters who travel together after their father dies, using the trip to process grief while confronting long-standing differences between them. Their journey unfolds across unfamiliar places, where shared memories and new experiences slowly change how they see each other.

The film is a character-focused family drama that combines mourning, sisterhood and travel. Its intimate approach emphasizes conversations, landscapes and the contrast between the sisters' personalities rather than conventional plot mechanics.

  • Written and directed by Liliane Hélé-Makia.
  • The film was selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
  • It is a Luxembourg and French production.
  • The story centers on two sisters dealing with the death of their father.
  • The film combines family drama with travel and coming-of-age elements.

Where to Watch

Honeyjoon has an international festival and arthouse release profile, with digital availability dependent on territory.