Lucy Liu Shines in Emotional 'Rosemead' Trailer
Rosemead, starring Lucy Liu, hits theaters on December 5. PEOPLE has an exclusive trailer revealing Liu as Irene, a mother facing the challenges following her teenage son's schizophrenia diagnosis.
About the Film
Directed by Eric Lin and adapted by Marilyn Fu from a 2017 Los Angeles Times article by Frank Shyong, the film portrays the difficult journey of a Chinese American mother and her son. Liu, 56, stars alongside Lawrence Shou, depicting the harrowing true story of Irene and her son Joe.
Character and Story
Irene is described as “an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son.” As Joe's condition worsens, she faces difficult decisions about how far she will go and what she is willing to sacrifice.
“This isn't going to just go away like some cold. He needs to learn to live with it. You both do."
The story is based on a terminally ill mother’s tragic choice after her son's schizophrenia diagnosis, highlighting intense emotional struggles.
Reception and Accolades
Since its premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, Rosemead has earned Lucy Liu multiple film festival awards for her powerful performance.
"Audiences have never seen her in a role like this."
PEOPLE’s exclusive trailer reveals a deeply moving and previously unseen facet of Liu’s acting career.
Author’s summary: Lucy Liu delivers a profound and award-winning portrayal of a mother confronting her son's schizophrenia in the emotionally charged film Rosemead, premiering December 5.