Trailer and poster for Rosemead starring Lucy Liu

Trailer and Poster for Rosemead Starring Lucy Liu

Vertical has released the trailer for Rosemead, a drama based on Frank Shyong’s intense 2017 LA Times column. Directed by Eric Lin, the film stars Lucy Liu as a mother battling illness who takes extreme actions to protect her troubled son from his growing dark obsessions.

Cast

Plot Overview

Inspired by a true story, Lucy Liu delivers a powerful, transformative performance as a mother forced to make heartbreaking decisions to shield her teenage son, played by Lawrence Shou. As his dark fixations intensify and time slips away, she faces impossible choices about how far she will go and what she is willing to sacrifice.

"Set against the simmering tensions of a Chinese American community, Rosemead is a gripping portrait of a family pushed to the edge."

The film is scheduled for release on December 5th.

Author’s summary: Rosemead features Lucy Liu in a compelling role as a desperate mother navigating family turmoil amidst dark obsessions and cultural pressures, promising a gripping drama.

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