Navillera: Like a Butterfly tells the story of an elderly man who went against the intolerant values of society and his family, starting to dance to satisfy a fleeting passion from his youth. His honesty and dedication change everyone around him.

This elderly man turns out to beShim Deokchul, who, after a funeral for an old friend, decides to dedicate himself to something he always wanted to try: ballet. To the surprise and horror of his wife, children, and other acquaintances, this 70-year-old man is launching himself to follow his heart and his passion. With the help of his young instructorLee Chaerokand others who hope their own ambitions will take off, Deokchul shows the importance and joy of pursuing a person's dream, even in the face of difficulties and our own mortality.

Characters of Navillera: Like a Butterfly

Shim Deokchul

Navillera: Like a Butterfly Deokchul

He is a 70-year-old ballet dancer novice, who pursues his life’s dream with the utmost seriousness. Deokchul is a senior citizen and retired postman who decides to pursue his dream of learning ballet, a decision that does not please his family.

Lee Chaerok

Navillera: Like a Butterfly Chaerok

He is an emerging 23-year-old ballet dancer who became interested in ballet after trying different sports; his mother was a ballet dancer before dying of a disease when he was young. Chaerok has been struggling financially and, because of this, he is thinking about leaving ballet. However, when he meets Deokchul, he soon changes his mind, and they both begin to build a great friendship through the art of dance.

Opinion about Navillera: Like a Butterfly

This story is absolutely beautiful and inspiring in every way; the plot is summarized in an elderly man who wants to do ballet because he didn’t have the opportunity when he was younger. Then, he goes to a small studio where he meets his future dance instructor and a younger student. Unbeknownst to them, they would become great dance friends with amazing chemistry.

Frankly, this story is very emotional, to the point of tears if you consider yourself a very sensitive and empathetic person. As the story begins to reach its end, Deokchul faces so many challenges, not only his family but also due to his old age. From beginning to end, the manhwa does not disappoint; it’s a good read that ends quickly and leaves a nice feeling after finishing it, I highly recommend it.