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Western Avenue

1993 · 118 min Drama

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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Original Title 웨스턴 애비뉴
Year 1993
Country South Korea
Genre Drama
Director Jang Gil-su
Runtime 118 min.

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Western Avenue is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1993. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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