Trailer and Poster for Rosemead Starring Lucy Liu
Vertical has released the trailer for Rosemead, a drama adapted from Frank Shyong’s intense 2017 LA Times column. Directed by Eric Lin, the film features Lucy Liu as a mother facing serious illness who takes extreme steps to protect her troubled son and others from his deepening dark obsessions.
Cast and Characters
- Lucy Liu as the ailing mother
- Lawrence Shou as her troubled teenage son
- Orion Lee
- Jennifer Lim
- Madison Hu
- James Chen
Plot Overview
Based on a true and harrowing story, Lucy Liu delivers a powerful, transformative performance portraying a mother pushed to the brink by her son's escalating inner turmoil. As his dark obsessions intensify and time runs out, she faces heartbreaking decisions about how far she will go and what she’s willing to give up.
“Inspired by a harrowing true story, Lucy Liu transforms in a riveting, career-redefining performance as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son (Lawrence Shou). 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?”
Set within the tense atmosphere of a Chinese American community, Rosemead offers a compelling and intense look at a family strained to its limits.
Release Date
Rosemead is scheduled for release on December 5th.
Author's summary: Rosemead is a gripping drama featuring Lucy Liu in a powerful role as a mother fighting to save her son from dark obsessions, set in a tense Chinese American community.