Lucy Liu Shines in Emotional 'Rosemead' Trailer
Rosemead, starring Lucy Liu, premieres in theaters on December 5. PEOPLE magazine offers an exclusive trailer revealing Liu as Irene, a mother grappling with her teenage son's schizophrenia diagnosis.
About the Film
Directed by Eric Lin and adapted by Marilyn Fu from a 2017 Los Angeles Times article, the film tells a true story of a Chinese American mother and son. Liu, 56, and Lawrence Shou portray the central characters, Irene and Joe.
Plot Overview
The story follows Irene, an ailing mother who faces devastating challenges as her son Joe’s mental illness worsens. She is compelled to make heartbreaking decisions to protect him.
“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?”
Background and Inspiration
The original article by Frank Shyong in the Los Angeles Times explores the true story of a terminally ill mother confronting her son's schizophrenia diagnosis and the tragic decision she made.
Trailer Highlight
In the trailer, a doctor’s voice warns:
“This isn't going to just go away like some cold. He needs to learn to live with it. You both do."
Accolades and Reception
Since its premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, Rosemead has earned Lucy Liu multiple film festival awards for her powerful performance.
Author's Summary
Lucy Liu delivers a compelling and transformative performance in Rosemead, portraying a mother’s desperate fight to protect her son afflicted by schizophrenia.