Vertical has unveiled the official trailer for Rosemead, an upcoming drama inspired by Frank Shyong’s intense 2017 LA Times column. Directed by Eric Lin, the film features Lucy Liu delivering a deeply emotional performance as an ailing mother driven to extreme lengths to protect her struggling teenage son.
The story follows a mother (Lucy Liu) as she faces her son’s escalating darkness and is forced to make heart-wrenching decisions. The film explores the tension and humanity within a Chinese American community pushed to its limits.
“How far will she go, and what is she willing to sacrifice?”
Rosemead presents a powerful portrayal of maternal love and desperation, blending emotional realism with cultural nuance. The film is scheduled for release on December 5.
A gripping drama where Lucy Liu delivers a haunting portrayal of a mother’s courage and sacrifice, set within a community fraught with fear and fading hope.