Lucy Liu & Lawrence Shou Star in Indie Drama "Rosemead"
Inspired by a true story, Lucy Liu delivers a powerful, career-defining performance as a woman struggling to protect her troubled teenage son, played by Lawrence Shou. As her son's dark obsessions intensify and time runs out, she faces impossible decisions on how far she will go and what she is willing to sacrifice.
Plot and Setting
Set within a tense Chinese American community, Rosemead offers a gripping and emotional portrait of a family pushed to its limits.
Filmmaking Team
- Directed by Eric Lin, a cinematographer and filmmaker making his feature debut after directing shorts and working as a director of photography on independent films.
- Screenplay written by Marilyn Fu.
- Produced by Mynette Louie and Andrew D.
Premiere and Release
The film had its premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. Vertical will release Rosemead in select U.S. theaters starting December 5, 2025.
"How far will she go and what is she willing to sacrifice?"
Rosemead explores the intense pressures faced by a family in crisis within a close-knit community.
Author's Summary
Lucy Liu stars in Rosemead, a gripping indie drama about a mother's desperate fight to save her son amid mounting dark challenges in their Chinese American community.