U.S. Virgin Islands – Aug.  2023   Making its big screen debut, “Timeless: A Virgin Islands Love Story,” is a new feature-length movie that will stream on Amazon Prime starting Sept.  6, 2023. www.visitusvi.com  The date holds special significance as it marks the anniversary of Hurricane Irma’s devastating impact on the Virgin Islands.  Commissioner of Tourism, Joseph Boschulte, expressed his excitement about the film, “We are thrilled to see the Virgin Islands showcased in such a captivating production. ‘Timeless’ captures the essence of our islands’ history, culture, and natural beauty, and we look forward to sharing this story with the world.”

Director and story writer, Edward La Borde Jr., breathes life into “Timeless” with two enthralling love stories, each set in different eras but intriguingly connected. The film follows the tale of Ajuwa, a young Ghanaian warrior who loses her soul mate to the slave trade. Their souls reunite in the present as Malinda Benjamin, a Senator in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Alphonse Walcott, a gifted writer returning home from New York. However, their relationship takes a tumultuous turn when Alphonse falls in love with Bianca, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic.

The cast, comprising local actors ensured cultural authenticity and sensitivity throughout the production. The film’s locations, such as the Whim Museum on St. Croix and the Legislature Building, added depth and production value to the narrative. Notably, the beach scenes were shot at the picturesque Lindquist Beach on St. Thomas, bringing a touch of realism to the story. For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands, visit www.visitusvi.com,  follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI).