Lucy Liu & Lawrence Shou Star in Indie Drama 'Rosemead'
Inspired by a gripping true story, Lucy Liu delivers a powerful, career-defining performance as a struggling mother taking extreme steps to protect her troubled teenage son, played by Lawrence Shou. As his dark obsessions intensify and time runs out, she faces harrowing decisions about how far she will go and what she is prepared to sacrifice.
Story and Setting
Set amid the simmering tensions within a Chinese American community, Rosemead portrays a family pushed to its limits in a tense and emotional narrative.
Creative Team
- Directed by Eric Lin, making his feature film debut after several shorts and experience as a cinematographer on indie films
- Screenplay written by Marilyn Fu
- Produced by Mynette Louie and Andrew D.
Release and Premiere
The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. Vertical will release Rosemead in select US theaters starting December 5, 2025.
"How far will she go and what is she willing to sacrifice?"
Rosemead is a compelling exploration of family, sacrifice, and cultural pressures.