Western Avenue (1993)
1h 58m · 3 Apr 1993
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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.
| Movie ID | 106626 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Jang Gil-su |
| Main cast | Kang Soo-youn, Jung Bo-seok, Johnny Yune, Park Jeong-ja, Park Chan-hwan, Kim Byeong-se, Lee Jong-man, Brian Keith Allen |
| Release date | 3 April 1993 |
| Release year | 1993 |
| Language | Korean |
| Duration | 118 min (1h 58m) |
| Rating | – |
| Production house | – |
Director: Jang Gil-su
Writers: Jang Gil-su
Top cast
Kang Soo-younKim Ji-soo
Jung Bo-seokKim Jae-moon
Johnny YuneFather
Park Jeong-jaMother
Park Chan-hwanFrank
Kim Byeong-se
Lee Jong-man
Brian Keith AllenGang Leader
Darn OldhamLead Rioter
Josh StolbergSteve
Monique Yates Jr.
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