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“70-year-old Dukchul defies age and expectations to chase his newfound dream of learning ballet.”
Navillera: Like a Butterfly
나빌레라
8.11
615 rank · 5,822 readers · 71 favorites
Performing Arts
Drama
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Synopsis
70-year-old Dukchul defies age and expectations to chase his newfound dream of learning ballet.
After the funeral of an old friend, Dukchul Shim resolves to pursue something he had always wanted to try: ballet. Much to the surprise (and maybe~ horror) of his wife, children, and other acquaintances, this 70-year-old throws himself into following his heart and his passion. With the help of his young instructor Chaerok and others hoping for their own ambitions to take flight, Dukchul shows the importance and joy of pursuing one's dream... even in the face of hardships and our own mortality. (Source: Tapas)
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9.0
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100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9
mode 8
σ 0.82
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σ 0.82 · scores cluster tight
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This story about an elderly man pursuing his dream of ballet is deeply emotional and features a heartwarming bond between the main characters. While the narrative doesn't quite reach the point of...”
- 9 “This story is absolutely beautiful and inspirational, offering a rare, moving look at an elderly man who defies societal bigotry to pursue his lifelong passion for ballet. There are no criticisms...”
- 8 “This beautiful manhwa is a rare gem that features an elderly protagonist, offering a powerful lesson on motivation and humility while proving that age is no barrier to chasing one's dreams. There...”
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Navillera: Like a Butterfly begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 31 × 5 ch × vol
- Total read 4h 08m approx
- Published Jul 2016 – Oct 2017
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M47418 catalog