Lucy Liu & Lawrence Shou Star in Indie Drama 'Rosemead'
Inspired by a gripping true story, Lucy Liu delivers a powerful, transformative performance as a sick mother who takes drastic steps to protect her troubled teenage son, played by Lawrence Shou. Faced with her son's growing dark obsessions and dwindling time, she must confront impossible decisions: how far to go and what she is willing to sacrifice.
Plot and Setting
Set amid the simmering tensions of a Chinese American community, Rosemead offers a compelling portrait of a family pushed to its limits.
Production Details
- Directed by Eric Lin, a cinematographer and filmmaker making his feature debut after work on shorts and as a director of photography for many indie films.
- Screenplay by Marilyn Fu.
- Produced by Mynette Louie and Andrew D.
Premiere and Release
The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. Vertical will release Rosemead in select U.S. theaters starting 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?"
Author's Summary:
Rosemead is a tense family drama portraying the struggle of a mother battling to save her son amid community pressures and personal sacrifices.