Ca un Fluture (2021)

Bottom line...WATCH IT!

Oh my! What a beautiful story! This is one of those rare dramas that made me forego life in order to watch the whole thing in one day. I cared about each person, wanted to know more about them, and join them on their journey. The struggles, the accomplishments, etc. At the outset, I was worried that this was going to be full of family members that I hate, but we got to see why they were the way they were, as well as their growth. It was heartwarming and heart breaking, and I was sorry when it ended.

The acting was spot on, as far as I was concerned. Park In Hwan as Deok Chul - the 70-year-old that wants to learn ballet was an absolute joy to watch. First, I want him to be my grandpa. Warm, caring, supportive of his family. What a beautiful smile! I don't want to give too much away, but his facial expressions were perfect as you get further into the drama. The changes that come over him. We often tend to ignore and denigrate our elders. Deok Chul changed everyone he encountered for the better, he had such an impact on everyone he came into contact with.

Song Kang as Chae Rok - tall, slim, yet muscular, befitting of a ballerino. He did a great job of portraying an individual that was selfish and driven. I really sensed that he was going through the motions with dance until he met Deok Chul. There was a stillness about him, this may sound strange, but it made me think of a flower just before it begins to bloom. The interactions between Chae Rok and Deok Chul were wonderful. I loved watching the maturation of Chae Rok, becoming less selfish and caring so much about someone else.

Kim Kwon as Yang Hoe Beom - I don't like bullies, so, as intended, I hated this character at the beginning. I don't know if it was just the blond hair, but I couldn't look away when he was on screen. I loved that they developed this character, that he was changed by Deok Chul as well. This actor was able to convey so much emotion with just his eyes. I'm going to go and see what else he's been in.

Then there was the surprise cameo of Seo In Guk. We also got to see Cha Sung Je in episode 11. He was the cute North Korean thief/beggar child from Crash Landing on You, a couple of years older here. Still so cute.

I also loved that they didn't turn the granddaughter and Chae Rok into a romance. I'm a romance junkie, so for me to say that is saying a lot. This drama didn't need it.

I have so many thoughts running around in my head, vying for attention, to explain how I felt about this drama. At the end of the day, what I say doesn't matter. I may never fully understand all the reasons I loved this show, I'll just have to say, it is definitely more than worth your time.

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A Heartfelt Drama on Family and Dreams

It's a sad story, but it's well-made. The acting in this drama is very good. The actors make their characters seem real and they show their feelings in a way that makes you understand and feel for them. This makes the drama very touching and powerful.

I didn't want to watch Navillera at first because I knew it would make me sad, and it did. The drama shows how much parents give up for their kids. It talks about how parents always try to do their best for their children, even if it's hard. The story is about dreams and hopes, not just for young people but for older people too. It's a very moving drama that shows the love and hard work of parents. Navillera is a good drama to watch if you want to see a story that is emotional and talks about family and following your dreams.

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Wholesome

if you want a review, this is not it. Rather i'm writing this simply from my heart. I hadn't watched this drama for the longest time, you know i saw previews but i thought ahh it's probably boring since its about an older man and a young man learning ballet. Initially i thought it's probably the old man making the younger man a better dancer and from there, their relationship grows. But oh my, was i wrong about that or what. The storyline caught me off guard but in such a good way, rather the young man played by Song Kang teaches the older man played by Park In Hwan ballet. But that's not it, there's so much more to this drama than just one concept its about family, love, dreams, acceptance and above all passion.

The relationship between the two main leads was so cute and funny i was laughing throughout. The innocence and cuteness of the grandpa won me over. Often elderly people are overlooked, but this drama defied all of that. The way this drama connected everything together so seamlessly i haven't seen so often in other dramas. The screenplay, writing , cast, production and acting all of it was spot on. Not just that but the drama addresses the importance of finding ones passion, relationships between parents and their children, the sacrifices parents make for their children that are overlooked as they age and the fact that everyone needs love and warmth. It also address forgiveness, that bitterness is never the answer but this is all learnt from the main lead, the grandpa. It's amazing how much we can learn from one another depict our differences and age, that is what Shim Deok Chul (main older lead) taught us throughout. This made me cry, laugh, feel warm, positive and also gave me a lot of hope. I'm writing this right after have finished the drama and i'm still feeling so wholesome. A truly brilliant and inspiring show. Don't make the mistake i did by not giving this drama a chance. You won't be disappointed.

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Speechless, it was sensational

Navillera is one of those dramas that comes across only once in a generation, a drama so magical that makes you lost for words. It is something so perfect that it will be right there in your heart for the rest of your life. When you need comfort, when you need motivation, when you think you are not enough, Navillera will be there in your heart. Navillera will be there to guide you through the sometimes heavenly and sometimes harsh road known as life. A sometimes tear-jerker but always wholesome production. Everything was sensational: story, acting, characters, OST, production value. Literally everything and every person in this or who was a part of this production needs to be praised for a lifetime. I cannot find any fault with this drama whatsoever.

Think you're too old to start your passion? Never. You are never too old. We only have one life, so we need to live it, no matter our age. If you want to go for it, go for it!

A timeless classic in the years to come, and a new dynamic to my heart and feelings for the rest of my life.

Please watch Navillera.

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Leaves a lasting impression

I just remembered how much I enjoyed this drama and that I wanted that feel good vibe again after watching it.
This is not a detailed review on the story as it us a fairly simple family classic. The relationship between ML and the grandfather and subsequently the whole family he meets leaves a lasting impression of heartfelt warmth.
I enjoyed watching the ballet themed episodes and rehearsals and the struggle to achieve their goals in life.
I am definitely reccomending this drama to anyone who wants to chill and enjoy being part of a joyous get together of characters and their achievements.

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It's not the end until is the end!

Magnifico! as they would say in ballet. :)
I took my time with this one. It was very close to home so it made it hard. Zewa should award me customer fidelity and a box of tissues. It wasn't an easy watch, especially for someone that still has dreams but feels silly about them. We should never put age limits on dreams, right? But when reality checks hit you in the face day after day it's really hard. So, yeah...I'm someone that needed Navillera. I guess i am not done after all. :)
I should be reviewing the series. What is a review? A critical appraisal... I got nothing to criticize here. :)))
Don't watch something cause someone said so, and don't skip cause someone couldn't relate to it. Different strokes for different folks. What today didn't fit the bill, tomorrow might. I mean I am not sure how I'd see this if i were only 20-25 years old. I hope regardless of age people watch it and appreciate for what it is. A warning. :)) Time goes by with you or without you.

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So damn cute

This drama i could not watch without my parents, cause the family love that this drama brings to us is amazing!!

How Deok-Chul was smoothly catching Chae-rok's heart ?
This is proved when Deok-Chul lost his memories in the street and Chae-rok was desperate to help him, so he danced to him, i couldn't hold my tears.

And even when Chae-rok didn't belive in Deok-chul's talent he continued to learn everyday until he was able to dance properly. The scene where they dance ballet together was beautiful (It could had been longer and with less cuts) but it was amazing.

This drama taught me to love even more my parents and to follow my dreams even when i think I'm not able to get them!

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What a heartwarming drama! I'd passed by this drama on Netflix many times but seeing the high reviews on MDL made me decide to give it a go. The cast did such a wonderful job in portraying their characters, especially Park In Hwan (the scenes in which he forgets who he is are so believable that I had to remind myself he was acting!). I do wish they had Chaerok work on his anger management though. Even though he does usually mean well, his attitude would totally be unacceptable in my eyes, especially towards someone so much older. Overall, I loved the development of the plot and the characters, and appreciated that the ending really tied everything together rather than leaving things feel like they were unfinished.

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"Precioso y conmovedor" le queda corto

Esta serie es todo lo que un slice of life puede ser. Es tan optimista como aparenta, pero también es una montaña rusa de emociones. La trama es sencilla, gira en torno a la idea de que cada personaje busca qué quiere hacer con su vida y el sentido de ésta. Hay algunos que están perdidos o que tienen sueños frustrados. Lo hermoso de la serie es ver cómo cada uno se embarca en un viaje interior por lograr dilucidar la manera de resolver sus propios conflictos, y todos están vinculados entre sí de alguna forma. El mensaje es hermoso pero se da de una forma realista que se contrapone al optimismo fantasioso.

Deok Chul es el abuelito que se roba el corazón de cualquiera con su simpatía, ternura y determinación. Chae Rok tiene una evolución de personaje conmovedora. El trabajo de ambos actores, Park In Hwan y Song Kang, es excelente y la química entre ellos con su dinámica de abuelo/nieto es ADORABLE. De los secundarios, que en general son tan queribles como los protagonistas, irónicamente los que más me gustaron fueron los que peor caen al principio; a la esposa de Deok Chul pasé de odiarla a amarla y admirarla, Seong Gwan, el hijo médico de ese matrimonio, que al principio ni pinta, termina siendo el mejor hijo para mí, y Ho Beom, el "bully", para su poco tiempo en pantalla es excelente su desarrollo.

Visualmente es una serie preciosa, el pacing es tranquilo pero te deja enganchado para ver el siguiente episodio, la música es muy bonita. Solamente puedo criticarle que se nota cuándo es Song Kang el que baila y cuándo en los cambios de tomas es un doble (aunque se nota la preparación del actor para el rol de bailarín de ballet, en serio).

En fin, hermosa serie.

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Have a box of tissues nearby!

This was such a beautiful series. The acting was suberb and the story was quite beautiful. The message of following your heart and never giving up on your dreams regardless of your age, doubts, or fears was also evident. I felt the relationship between the old man wanting to fufill his life dream, and the young man persuing his dream had a "karate kid vibe" to it. The respect and love they had towards each other was portrayed beautifully. I cannot say enough about the beauty of this story. It made me feel so many emotions, and I found myself laughing and crying so many times. Thank you for such a beautiful story with outstanding performances from the cast. ❤️

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