Martha (81) and Aceng (77) are residents at Beth Shalom Nursing Home, where they met and fell in love. Two years ago, with the help of caretakers and a priest, they married in Martha’s first marriage ever. She shares fondly about Aceng’s past as a truck driver and his dedication, which drew her to him. Though Aceng is now wheelchair-bound after a second stroke, Martha cherishes his companionship, wholeheartedly taking care of her life partner and staying by his side through relationship conflicts Reflecting on death as a celebration of life lived well, Martha speaks of flowing within goodness love while living, instead of material wealth. Her only wish was to find a husband and friend to love and be loved, and in Aceng, she found both.
Navin Dharma
Navin Dharma (b. 2002) is a director based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is a film student who has directed 3 fiction short films, 1 documentary short film, and written 4 short films. Navin is also actively involved as the head of the Popsicle, a community dedicated in screening and exhibiting short films on campus.
Christopher Erick
Christopher Erick “Toto” is a director, writer, and cinematographer originally from Kudus. A student of Film Studies at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, his work highlights human experiences and everyday stories, as seen in his films Forget Me Not (2024) and Honey & Moon (2025). Currently, he is developing narrative films based on Indonesian folklore and a documentary about Situbondo trash picking.
Star Jessalyn Sunaryadi
Star Jessalyn “Mei” believes in the power of film to build cultural and community ties. A senior film student at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, she actively develops her skills in film management and markets through JAFF Market, UCIFEST 16, and Minikino Film Week 11 Short Film Market. Honey & Moon (2025) is her debut short film as a producer.
I haven’t had a chance to imagine the kind of life I want in my old age, but now, perhaps the answer is to be like Martha. Honey & Moon (2025) takes us on a journey through Martha and Aceng’s heartfelt, simple, and serene love story. They are not a married couple who have lived…
