About this movie
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.
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Western Avenue
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los angeles, california
los angeles riots
koreatown
korean american
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Questions about Western Avenue
How long is Western Avenue?
Western Avenue has a runtime of 1h 58m (1 hour and 58 minutes).
Who directed Western Avenue?
Western Avenue was directed by Jang Gil-su and released in 1993.
What genre is Western Avenue?
Western Avenue is a Drama film (1993).
Who stars in Western Avenue?
The cast of Western Avenue includes Kang Soo-youn, Jung Bo-seok, Johnny Yune, Park Jeong-ja, Park Chan-hwan.
