Honeyjoon: Sunday, August 9

Admission $5
Showings @ 2pm and 5:00pm
2pm show closed captioned if available
Discussion following the 2pm show

USA/Portugal, Comedy/ Drama, in English, 1 hour 15 min.

Directed by Lilian T. Mahrel

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.

Honeyjoon features stunning scenery from the paradise of the Azores, juxtaposed with the relatable stages of grief that simmer below the surface of every interaction. With intimate, sharp and darkly funny performances by stars Mayeri, Casar and Jose Condessa, Honeyjoon showcases new director Lilian Mehrel’s signature goal to make you heartily laugh with a tear in your eye.

“While it looks fantastic, it’s Mehrel’s sharp writing that makes the film stand out. She manages to create a seamless tonal balance between pointed humor and heartwarming personal transformations. Two fantastic performances and an undeniable chemistry between Casar and Mayeri certainly help, too. They’re both individually brilliant, but together they’re absolutely captivating.” —Film Threat

“It takes great skill to navigate the tonal shifts of June and Lela’s relationship, and both women do superb work. ” —Next Best Picture