Trailer and Poster for Rosemead Starring Lucy Liu
Vertical has released a trailer for Rosemead, a new drama based on Frank Shyong’s impactful 2017 LA Times column. Directed by Eric Lin, the film features Lucy Liu as an ill mother who takes extreme measures to shield her troubled son from his growing dark obsessions.
Cast and Characters
- Lucy Liu as the ailing mother
- Lawrence Shou as the troubled teenage son
- Orion Lee
- Jennifer Lim
- Madison Hu
- James Chen
Plot and Themes
Inspired by a true story, Rosemead focuses on a mother’s desperate efforts to protect her son as his disturbing compulsions intensify. She faces impossible decisions about how far she will go and what she is prepared to sacrifice. The film paints a tense and compelling picture of a family under strain within a Chinese American community.
"Lucy Liu transforms in a riveting, career-redefining performance as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son."
Release Information
Rosemead is scheduled for release on December 5th.
Author's summary: Rosemead explores a mother’s urgent battle to save her son from dark obsessions, delivering a powerful portrayal of family and cultural tensions.