‘Rosemead’ Trailer: Lucy Liu Delivers a Career-Defining Performance in Eric Lin’s Family Drama
Lucy Liu stars in Rosemead, the debut feature from director Eric Lin, known for his work as a cinematographer. The film tells the story of a mother’s desperate efforts to protect her son and is set to open in December 2025.
Rosemead was officially selected for the Tribeca Film Festival and won awards at the Bentonville and Locarno Film Festivals. It will premiere in New York on December 5 and in Los Angeles on December 12, 2025, with a wider theatrical release planned.
Plot and Characters
Inspired by a harrowing true story, the film centers on a mother struggling with her son’s worsening behavior. As tensions rise within their Chinese American community, she faces difficult choices where the boundaries between love and survival become indistinct. Lawrence Shou plays the troubled teenager.
The cast also features Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, and James Chen.
Production Team
- Written by Marilyn Fu
- Produced by Mynette Louie, Andrew D. Corkin, and Lucy Liu
- Executive producers include Theo James, Julia Xu, San Demetrio Arte, Chris Argentieri, Frank Shyong, Jamie Lin, Peng Zhao, Chiling Lin, Je Yang, Daniela Ruiz, and Julia Gouw
"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
Rosemead showcases Lucy Liu in a deeply emotional role, navigating family struggles and cultural pressures in a gripping and acclaimed drama from first-time director Eric Lin.