Lucy Liu Shines in Emotional 'Rosemead' Trailer
Rosemead, starring Lucy Liu, premieres in theaters on December 5. PEOPLE exclusively reveals the trailer showing Liu as Irene, a mother grappling with her teenage son's schizophrenia diagnosis.
Film Background and Story
Directed by Eric Lin and adapted by Marilyn Fu from a 2017 Los Angeles Times article, Rosemead is based on a true story about a Chinese American mother and son. The film features Liu, 56, alongside Lawrence Shou.
Plot Overview
Liu portrays Irene, an ailing mother forced to make heartbreaking decisions to protect her son Joe, who struggles with schizophrenia. The synopsis explains:
“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?”
Origins and Source
The original story, reported by Frank Shyong in Los Angeles Times, detailed a terminally ill mother facing tragic choices due to her son's mental illness.
Exclusive Trailer Highlights
The trailer features a poignant moment where a doctor states:
“This isn't going to just go away like some cold. He needs to learn to live with it. You both do.”
This marks a dramatic role for Liu, who has received multiple film festival awards since the film’s 2025 Tribeca Film Festival debut.
Summary
Rosemead presents a powerful and emotional portrayal of a mother’s sacrifice and resilience amid her son's mental health battle, showcasing a new depth in Lucy Liu's acting career.
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