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 One of the major highlights of the 2026 El Dorado Film Festival was the screening of *Honeyjoon*, a film by writer-director Lilian T. Mehrel. This emotionally rich, life-affirming comedy-drama—which premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival—is now reaching wider audiences as it continues its festival run, offering viewers the chance to discover the impressive debut of a filmmaker with a diverse range of fascinating interests. Set and filmed in the beautiful Azores islands off the coast of Portugal, *Honeyjoon* tells a mother-daughter story with a unique flavor. It is a tale steeped in profound humanity, conveyed primarily through its two sharply defined protagonists. Their individual experiences, emotional complexities, and radically opposing philosophies fuel the emotional drama while also giving rise to intelligent, often unexpected humor. Director: Lilian T. Mehrel Writer: Lilian T. Mehrel Stars: Ayden Mayeri, Amira Casar, José Condessa The free-spirited June (Ayden Mayeri) a...