Paul and Virginia is a children's book written by the French author Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre in 1787. It tells the story of two children, Paul and Virginia, who live with their parents on a small tropical island. Paul and Virginia eventually become close friends and romantic partners, despite the disapproval of their parents. The book was popular in France in the late 18th century, and became a classic of French literature. Recently, in 2020, it was made into a new movie, which is based on the book's story but has been updated and has some modern twists. In the movie, Paul and Virginia still live on a small tropical island and become close friends and romantic partners. However, they now face the challenge of having to balance their island lifestyle with their dreams of a better future. They explore their uncertain future while still trying to keep the charm and beauty of their island paradise.