A vengeance-driven outlaw with a flair for theatrics and the man chasing her heart ride across the Dakota plains reclaiming stolen land from a God-fearing banker while a ragtag posse of holy idiots tries (and mostly fails) to bring them down.
Set against the sweeping, unforgiving landscapes of the American Badlands, RUN HONEY RUN follows Honey, a fiercely determined young outlaw driven by a deeply personal mission to reclaim what was stolen from the innocent. After witnessing the brutal murder of her family at the hands of a corrupt land baron, Thorne, Honey grows into a woman shaped by loss, grit, and an unshakable sense of justice. Alongside her loyal and conflicted partner West, she embarks on a series of daring robberies targeting the very systems that stripped families of their land and livelihoods.
As the two ride from town to town, stealing back deeds, gold, and power from banks and settlers aligned with Thorne, they quietly redistribute what they take, restoring hope to those left with nothing. Their legend grows with every heist, painting them as both criminals and folk heroes. But as their rebellion gains momentum, so does the danger closing in around them. A relentless sheriff and a volatile band of hired outlaws are set on their trail, turning the open plains into a tightening noose.
Caught between their dream of escape and Honey’s refusal to abandon those still suffering, the pair are forced to confront the cost of their mission. What begins as a quest for justice becomes a fight for survival, testing their love, their limits, and the fragile hope of a future beyond the violence. In a world where the law serves power and mercy is scarce, Honey rides the line between vengeance and redemption, determined to tip the scales before time runs out.
Baylee Toney is a writer, director, producer, and actress based between Austin, Texas and New York City. Raised in Southern Oregon, her work is rooted in Americana and explores family, identity, and the emotional landscapes that shape us.
She recently directed and starred in PENNY, a 1970s true story alongside Julianna Margulies and Joanna Gleason. The film positions Toney as a performance-driven director with a strong command of character and tone, marking a significant step into the prestige indie space.
Toney also directed, wrote, and starred in Timber Lands, a neo-Western drama featuring Wes Studi, Irene Bedard, Tanaya Beatty, and Owen Crowshoe, and recently directed and starred in her upcoming quirky comedy western Run Honey Run, currently nearing completion. Her debut feature, Last Tour Home, premiered at the Soho International Film Festival and was released by Freestyle Media.
With a background in acting, Toney brings a deeply collaborative, performance-first approach to directing. She is actively building a slate of character-driven films that balance emotional specificity with strong visual identity, positioning her as an emerging voice in contemporary American independent cinema.
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