Trailer and Poster for "Rosemead" Starring Lucy Liu
Vertical has unveiled the trailer for Rosemead, a forthcoming drama inspired by Frank Shyong’s affecting 2017 Los Angeles Times column. Directed by Eric Lin, the film features Lucy Liu as a fragile mother determined to protect her troubled son at any cost.
Alongside Liu, the cast includes Lawrence Shou, Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, and James Chen. The film explores the growing darkness within the family and the extreme steps a mother is willing to take to save her child from his own obsessions.
“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 amid the tensions of a Chinese American community, the story offers a compelling portrayal of love, fear, and sacrifice as a family is driven to its breaking point.
Release Information
- Directed by: Eric Lin
- Starring: Lucy Liu, Lawrence Shou, Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, James Chen
- Based on: Frank Shyong’s 2017 LA Times column
- Distributor: Vertical
- Release date: December 5
Author’s Summary
“Rosemead” draws from real events to depict a desperate mother’s struggle against her son’s inner darkness, blending emotion, suspense, and cultural reflection in a powerful narrative.