Lucy Liu & Lawrence Shou Star in Indie Drama 'Rosemead'
Inspired by a true story, Lucy Liu delivers a powerful, career-defining performance as a mother facing desperate choices to protect her troubled teenage son, played by Lawrence Shou. As his dark obsessions intensify and time slips away, she confronts impossible decisions about how far she will go and what she is willing to sacrifice.
Plot and Setting
Set within the tense atmosphere of a Chinese American community, Rosemead portrays a family pushed to the brink, capturing emotional and cultural pressures.
Production Details
- Directed by Eric Lin, a cinematographer and filmmaker making his feature debut after working on shorts and as a director of photography for various indie projects.
- Screenplay by Marilyn Fu.
- Produced by Mynette Louie and Andrew D.
Release Information
Rosemead premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. Vertical will release the film in select US theaters beginning December 5, 2025.
"As his dark obsessions grow and time runs out, she is forced to make impossible choices: how far will she go and what is she willing to sacrifice?"
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Author’s summary: Rosemead is a gripping indie drama capturing a mother’s fierce struggle to save her son amid the challenges of a tense Chinese American community.
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