Western Avenue

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Kang Soo-younKim Ji-soo

Jung Bo-seokKim Jae-moon

Johnny YuneFather

Park Jeong-jaMother

Park Chan-hwanFrank

Kim Byeong-seCast

Lee Jong-man

Lee Jong-manCast

Brian Keith Allen

Brian Keith AllenGang Leader

Darn OldhamLead Rioter

Josh StolbergSteve

Monique Yates Jr.

Monique Yates Jr.Cast