Vertical has unveiled the trailer for Rosemead, an upcoming drama inspired by Frank Shyong’s impactful 2017 LA Times column. Directed by Eric Lin, the film features Lucy Liu portraying a mother struggling with illness who takes extreme actions to shield her troubled son and potentially others from his growing dark obsessions.
Inspired by a true and harrowing story, Lucy Liu delivers a powerful, career-defining performance as a mother driven to desperate lengths to protect her troubled teenage son, played by Lawrence Shou. As his dark obsessions intensify and time runs short, she faces impossible decisions, questioning how far she will go and what she is willing to sacrifice.
"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?"
Set against the nuanced backdrop of a Chinese American community’s simmering tensions, Rosemead offers a gripping portrayal of a family pushed to its limits.
Rosemead is scheduled for release on December 5th.
Summary: Rosemead is a compelling drama featuring Lucy Liu as a determined mother confronting dark family challenges within a troubled Chinese American community.