Western Avenue
웨스턴 애비뉴
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Gil-su
- Screenplay & Story
- Jang Gil-su
- Original Score
- Kim Su-cheol
- Original Title
- 웨스턴 애비뉴
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Gil-su
Jang Gil-su
Kim Su-cheol
Ku Jung-mo
Kim Hyun
Department Leadership Roster
Jang Gil-su
Director
Jang Gil-su
Writer
Ku Jung-mo
Director of Photography
Kim Su-cheol
Original Music Composer
Kim Hyun
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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Avenue
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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?
The principal cast of Western Avenue includes Kang Soo-youn, Jung Bo-seok, Johnny Yune, Park Jeong-ja, Park Chan-hwan.
When was Western Avenue released and how long is it?
Western Avenue was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Western Avenue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Western Avenue was composed by Kim Su-cheol.