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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Kang Soo-youn
Kim Ji-soo
Known for
JUNG_E
Jung Bo-seok
Kim Jae-moon
Known for
Strong Girl Nam-soon
The WONDERfools
Johnny Yune
Father
Also in
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Park Jeong-ja
Mother
Known for
Exhuma
Master
Park Chan-hwan
Frank
Known for
Jewel in the Palace
Princess Hours
Kim Byeong-se
Known for
A Millionaire's First Love
Lee Jong-man
Also in
Dragon Wars: D-War
All That Falls Has Wings
Brian Keith Allen
Gang Leader
Known for
Taxi to the Dark Side
Darn Oldham
Lead Rioter
Also in
Witness Unprotected
Grey Knight
Josh Stolberg
Steve
Also in
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Monique Yates Jr.
Also in
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Introducing Jodea
Jang Gil-su Director · Kim Su-cheol Composer Ku Jung-mo Cinematographer
First release April 3, 1993 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 웨스턴 애비뉴
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South Korea
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Original title
웨스턴 애비뉴
Original language
Korean
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Korean
Release dates
South Korea · April 3, 1993
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No release date listed for United States.
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