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Pavane: For A Dead Princess (2026)

Pavane: For A Dead Princess poster
Original title
파반느
Directed by
Lee Jong-pil
Genre
drama film, romance film
Country
South Korea
Rated
R
Rating
7.3 of 10 from 53 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A woman who has been told she is unattractive meets a man who sees her differently. They form a connection that is built on understanding rather than appearance.

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What happens

Pavane (Korean: 파반느) is a 2026 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Lee Jong-pil. It stars Go Ah-sung, Byun Yo-han, and Moon Sang-min. Produced under The Lamp, the film is based on the novel Pavane for a Dead Princess written by author Park Min-gyu, and it tells the story of a woman who was deemed unattractive by society, and a man who sees beyond her looks. It was released on Netflix on February 20, 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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