‘Rosemead’ Trailer: Lucy Liu Delivers A Career-Defining Performance
Lucy Liu stars in Rosemead, Eric Lin’s acclaimed directorial debut about a mother’s desperate fight to protect her son, premiering in December 2025.
About the Film
In this gripping family drama, Liu takes on one of the most powerful roles of her career. Rosemead marks the first feature film from cinematographer-turned-director Eric Lin.
- The film was an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival.
- It won awards at both the Bentonville and Locarno Film Festivals.
- Rosemead will open in New York on December 5 and Los Angeles on December 12, 2025, followed by a theatrical rollout.
Plot Summary
Inspired by a gripping true story, Rosemead follows a sick woman who takes increasingly extreme actions to protect her troubled teenage son, played by Lawrence Shou.
As his behavior worsens and tensions build within their Chinese American community, the boundary between love and survival becomes unclear.
Cast and Crew
- Written by Marilyn Fu
- Produced by Mynette Louie, Andrew D. Corkin, and Lucy Liu
- Also starring Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, and James Chen
- Executive producers include Theo James, Julia Xu, San Demetrio Arte, Chris Argentieri, Frank Shyong, Jamie Lin, Peng Zhao, Chiling Lin, Je Yang, Daniela Ruiz, and Julia Gouw
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Author’s summary: Lucy Liu delivers a stunning performance in Rosemead, a powerful drama by Eric Lin exploring a mother’s fight to save her son amidst rising community pressures.