Western Avenue (1993)
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.
Director: Jang Gil-su
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: April 3, 1993
Cast
- Kang Soo-youn - Kim Ji-soo
- Jung Bo-seog - Kim Jae-moon
- Johnny Yune - Father
- Park Jeong-ja - Mother
- Park Chan-hwan - Frank
- Kim Byeong-se
- Lee Jong-man
- Brian Keith Allen - Gang Leader
- Darn Oldham - Lead Rioter
- Josh Stolberg - Steve
Screenplay
Music: Kim Su-cheol
Cinematography: Ku Jung-mo
Editing: Hyun Kim
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Keywords
los angeles, california, los angeles riots, koreatown, korean american
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Avenue about?
- 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.
- Who directed Western Avenue?
- Western Avenue was directed by Jang Gil-su.
- Who stars in Western Avenue?
- Western Avenue stars Kang Soo-youn, Jung Bo-seog, Johnny Yune, Park Jeong-ja, Park Chan-hwan, Kim Byeong-se.
- How long is Western Avenue?
- Western Avenue has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Western Avenue?
- Western Avenue is a Drama film.
- Where was Western Avenue produced?
- Western Avenue was produced in South Korea.