Navillera (2021)

Other name: 나빌레라, Nabilera, Navillera, Like Butterfly, Navillera: Like a Butterfly

Description:

Navillera unfolds the heartwarming journey of Shim Deok Chool, a 70-year-old retired post office employee, who finally decides to pursue his lifelong dream of performing ballet. After dedicating decades to supporting his family, he now enrolls in a ballet company, undeterred by the disapproval of his wife and adult children. His steadfast determination guides him towards an unforeseen destiny.

At the company, Shim Deok Chool encounters Lee Chae Rok, a gifted but disillusioned 23-year-old ballet dancer. Chae Rok, who found his calling in ballet after trying various sports, grapples with financial hardship and emotional strain following his mother's early death and his father's bankruptcy. These struggles have dimmed his once-vibrant passion for ballet. Their unlikely meeting explores how a senior's fervent pursuit of a long-dormant dream can reignite the fading aspirations of a talented yet weary young artist, inspiring both to overcome life's challenging currents.

Producer: NetflixtvN

Director: Han Dong Hwa [한동화]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Family; Friendship; life