Western Avenue(1993)
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Western Avenue Synopsis
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.
Western Avenue (1993) is a drama film directed by Jang Gil-su, released on April 3, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Kang Soo-youn, Jung Bo-seok, Johnny Yune and Park Jeong-ja.
- Director:
- Jang Gil-su
- Writers:
- Jang Gil-su
- Cinematographer:
- Ku Jung-mo
- Composer:
- Kim Su-cheol
- Status:
- Released
Western Avenue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kang Soo-youn
as Kim Ji-soo
Jung Bo-seok
as Kim Jae-moon
Johnny Yune
as Father
Park Jeong-ja
as Mother
Park Chan-hwan
as Frank
Kim Byeong-se
- Lee Jong-man
Lee Jong-man
- Brian Keith Allen
Brian Keith Allen
as Gang Leader
Darn Oldham
as Lead Rioter
Josh Stolberg
as Steve
- Monique Yates Jr.
Monique Yates Jr.
Key crew
Directed by Jang Gil-su, written by Jang Gil-su.
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Western Avenue – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Western Avenue?
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The main cast of Western Avenue (1993) includes Kang Soo-youn, Jung Bo-seok, Johnny Yune, Park Jeong-ja and Park Chan-hwan. The film was directed by Jang Gil-su. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Western Avenue released?
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Western Avenue was released on April 3, 1993 and runs for 1h 58m.