Lucy Liu Stuns in Emotional 'Rosemead' Trailer
Lucy Liu takes on one of her most powerful roles yet in Rosemead, a drama inspired by true events. The film hits theaters on December 5, offering audiences a new side of the acclaimed actress.
A Gripping True Story
Directed by Eric Lin and written by Marilyn Fu, the movie is adapted from a 2017 Los Angeles Times article by Frank Shyong. It follows Irene, a Chinese American mother coping with her teenage son's schizophrenia diagnosis.
Character and Themes
Liu, 56, plays Irene, described as a woman in fragile health who takes desperate measures to protect her troubled son Joe, portrayed by Lawrence Shou. The film explores the limits of parental love and the emotional toll of mental illness.
“This isn't going to just go away like some cold. He needs to learn to live with it. You both do.”
Critical Acclaim
Since its premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, Rosemead has earned Lucy Liu several film festival honors, highlighting her emotional depth and transformative performance.
About the Director and Adaptation
Eric Lin’s direction draws out the raw, painful intensity of the story, while Marilyn Fu’s screenplay sensitively adapts the true tale of a mother facing impossible choices.
Author’s Summary: Lucy Liu delivers a career-defining performance in Rosemead, a haunting film about sacrifice, love, and the human struggle to endure mental illness within a family.
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