Finding Love in Saint Lucia

An ornithologist travels to Saint Lucia to study a fragile bird population and meets a journalist sent to report on the same issue. They decide to work together, combining scientific fieldwork and storytelling to expose threats to the species and rally local support. Long days in the jungle, occasional setbacks and small shared victories force them to cooperate, sparking unexpected warmth between them. Local characters provide humor and resistance, which keeps things lively, and the film favors lighthearted, awkward moments over melodrama as their professional partnership slowly turns into a romantic connection without giving away how it ends.

Finding Love in Saint Lucia premiered in 2024 as a made-for-television romantic comedy, directed by Ryan Dewar and created by Gary Michael White. It features Maddison Bullock, Philip Boyd and Brooke Burfitt in leading roles and mixes romantic beats with an environmental backdrop.

As a seasonal TV release it didn’t generate major awards attention. There were no widely reported nominations from high-profile ceremonies, and most recognition came from viewer appreciation rather than formal industry honors, matching its role as relaxed, crowd-pleasing fare.

The movie helped put Saint Lucia scenery and bird conservation on viewers’ radar, if only modestly. Scenic shots and conservation scenes were shared on social media by fans of island romances, and the film fit into a broader trend of tropical, feel-good movies that spotlight local landscapes and wildlife.

Critical and audience responses have been mixed, with average ratings around 5.4 out of 10 from a small number of votes. Reviewers tended to praise the chemistry between leads and the picturesque setting, while noting a familiar plot and predictable beats. The film centers on themes of ecological responsibility, collaboration across different skill sets, and allowing yourself to grow close to someone new.