Lucy Liu Shines in Emotional 'Rosemead' Trailer
Rosemead, starring Lucy Liu, hits theaters on December 5. PEOPLE has an exclusive trailer revealing Liu in a deeply moving role 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. It chronicles the struggles of a Chinese American mother and her son, portrayed by Liu, 56, and 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?”
Character and Plot Details
Liu plays Irene, an ailing woman who takes drastic steps to protect her troubled son, Joe. The story explores the heavy emotional toll and impossible decisions a mother faces amid her son's mental illness.
A doctor in the trailer states, “This isn't going to just go away like some cold. He needs to learn to live with it. You both do.”
Reception and Recognition
Since its debut at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, Rosemead has garnered multiple festival awards, praising Liu's powerful and unsettling performance.
Summary
Rosemead reveals a rare, raw portrayal by Lucy Liu as a mother confronting her son's schizophrenia, shedding light on profound sacrifice and resilience.
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