Western Avenue
Apr 03, 1993 · 1h 58m
Director
Jang Gil-suOverview
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.
Cast of Western Avenue
Crew of Western Avenue
About Western Avenue
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…
When was Western Avenue released?
Western Avenue was released on April 3, 1993.
How long is Western Avenue?
Western Avenue runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who directed Western Avenue?
Western Avenue was directed by Jang Gil-su.
Who is in the cast of Western Avenue?
The cast of Western Avenue includes Kang Soo-youn (Kim Ji-soo), Jung Bo-seok (Kim Jae-moon), Johnny Yune (Father), Park Jeong-ja (Mother) and Park Chan-hwan (Frank).