‘Rosemead’ Trailer: Lucy Liu’s Career-Defining Role in Eric Lin’s Family Drama
Lucy Liu stars in Rosemead, the debut feature film by cinematographer-turned-director Eric Lin. The film, inspired by a true story, follows a mother’s intense struggle to protect her troubled teenage son within their Chinese American community.
Film Highlights and Release
- An official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival
- Winner at the Bentonville and Locarno Film Festivals
- Opens in New York on December 5 and Los Angeles on December 12, 2025
Plot Overview
The story centers on a mother, played by Lucy Liu, whose son, portrayed by Lawrence Shou, exhibits increasingly troubling behavior. As community pressures intensify, the boundaries between love and survival become blurred, leading her to take desperate actions.
Cast and Crew
- Written by Marilyn Fu
- Produced by Mynette Louie, Andrew D. Corkin, and Lucy Liu
- Also starring Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, and James Chen
- Executive producers include Theo James, Julia Xu, San Demetrio Arte, and others
"Lucy Liu steps into one of the most powerful roles of her career in ‘Rosemead,’ the debut feature from cinematographer-turned-director Eric Lin."
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Author’s summary: Lucy Liu delivers a powerful performance in Eric Lin’s Rosemead, a gripping family drama portraying a mother's fight to save her son amid community pressures.
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