Lucy Liu Honoured with Réalta Award in Belfast
Actress Lucy Liu received the Réalta Award at the Belfast Film Festival for her role in the film Rosemead. She expressed deep emotion about being honoured in Belfast, a city she described as "magical." Reflecting on her experience filming Old Guy in Belfast two years prior, Liu said,
“I was really touched to be honoured here. To actually live here for that month is different than just coming to visit. I felt very connected to the community, and everyone on the crew was very warm and full of joy.”
Liu was impressed by Northern Ireland's history and the city’s transformation, noting that “there’s a story behind everything.”
The Film Rosemead and Its Themes
Rosemead is based on a true story about Irene Chao, an immigrant widow with terminal cancer, whose teenage son faces mental health struggles. The story unfolds within the Chinese American community of Rosemead, California.
Liu highlighted the broader relevance of the film’s themes, saying,
“There’s still a lot of stigma around mental health in so many places around the world.”
She was shocked to discover the real events behind the film occurred as recently as 2015 and described the tragedy as "preventable." Reflecting on the mother’s situation, Liu added,
“There was a lot of fear for this mother, and she loved her son so much. I really tried to come from a place of love and to understand how difficult it must have been for her to make that choice.”
Summary
Lucy Liu’s recognition in Belfast highlights both her artistic achievement and the powerful message of her new film addressing mental health stigma within immigrant communities.
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