Lucy Liu Wows in Emotional 'Rosemead' Trailer: 'Audiences Have Never Seen Her in a Role Like This' (Exclusive)

Lucy Liu Shines in Emotional 'Rosemead' Trailer

Rosemead, starring Lucy Liu, opens in theaters on December 5. PEOPLE unveils an exclusive trailer revealing Lucy Liu as Irene, a mother grappling with her teenage son's schizophrenia diagnosis.

About the Film

Directed by Eric Lin and based on a true story originally reported in a 2017 Los Angeles Times article, the film explores the intense struggles of a Chinese American mother and her son. Marilyn Fu adapted the screenplay, highlighting a poignant and dramatic journey.

Plot and Themes

Lucy Liu, 56, portrays Irene, a frail woman driven to desperate actions to protect her son Joe, played by Lawrence Shou. As his mental condition worsens, Irene faces challenging decisions that push the limits of sacrifice and resilience.

“This isn't going to just go away like some cold. He needs to learn to live with it. You both do.”

The story delves deeply into the realities of mental illness and the burdens borne by families, inspired by Frank Shyong’s detailed Times article about a terminally ill mother confronting her son’s schizophrenia.

Award Recognition

Since its premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, Rosemead has garnered multiple film festival awards, spotlighting Lucy Liu's powerful and unprecedented performance.

Author's summary: Lucy Liu delivers a captivating and raw performance in Rosemead, a heartfelt film that confronts the painful realities of mental illness within a Chinese American family.

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