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.
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
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Title
Western Avenue
Released
Apr 3, 1993
Rated
18
Region of Origin
South Korea
Original Audio
Korean
Runtime
1h 58m
Status
Released
