Trailer and poster for Rosemead starring Lucy Liu

Trailer and Poster for Rosemead Starring Lucy Liu

Vertical has released the trailer for Rosemead, an upcoming drama inspired by Frank Shyong’s powerful 2017 LA Times column. Directed by Eric Lin, the film stars Lucy Liu as a mother struggling with illness who takes extreme measures to protect her troubled son from his escalating dark obsessions.

Cast and Plot

Lucy Liu as the ailing mother
Lawrence Shou as the troubled teenage son
Supporting cast: Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, and James Chen

The story follows a mother grappling with impossible choices as her son's dangerous obsessions deepen. Against the backdrop of a tense Chinese American community, the film explores the lengths a parent will go to protect their family.

"Inspired by a harrowing true story, Lucy Liu transforms in a riveting, career-redefining performance as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son. 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?"

Release Information

Rosemead is scheduled for release on December 5th.

Summary: Rosemead portrays a poignant and suspenseful family drama, highlighting a mother's desperate struggle to shield her son amid mounting darkness in their community.

Flickering Myth — 2025-11-07