Western Avenue

Western Avenue

1993
1h 58m
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Drama
Overview

A second-generation Korean-American woman, Jisoo, leaves her medical studies to pursue acting in New York. After experiencing trauma and alienation in LA’s vibrant but harsh subcultures: including scenes involving drug use and body art; she returns to her immigrant family’s life near Western Avenue. Her return coincides with the Rodney King riots, forcing her to confront identity, belonging, and the fragile ties between her American experiences and her Korean heritage.

Status: Released

Language: KO

Production Information

Production Countries
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean

Keywords

los angeles, california los angeles riots koreatown korean american

Quick Facts

Original Title 웨스턴 애비뉴
Release Date April 3, 1993
Status Released
Language KO

Cast

Kang Soo-youn
Kang Soo-youn

Kim Ji-soo

Jung Bo-seog
Jung Bo-seog

Kim Jae-moon

Johnny Yune
Johnny Yune

Father

Park Jeong-ja
Park Jeong-ja

Mother

Park Chan-hwan
Park Chan-hwan

Frank

Kim Byeong-se
Kim Byeong-se

Lee Jong-man
Lee Jong-man

Brian Keith Allen
Brian Keith Allen

Gang Leader

Darn Oldham
Darn Oldham

Lead Rioter

Josh Stolberg
Josh Stolberg

Steve

Monique Yates Jr.
Monique Yates Jr.

Key Crew

Jang Gil-su
Director
Jang Gil-su
Writer