Inspired by a true story, Lucy Liu delivers a career-redefining performance as a mother facing dire circumstances to save her troubled teenage son, played by Lawrence Shou. As her son’s dark obsessions escalate and time slips away, she confronts impossible decisions about how far she will go and what she must sacrifice.
Rosemead explores the intense pressures within a Chinese American community, providing a raw and gripping portrayal of a family pushed to its limits.
The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year.
Vertical will release Rosemead in select U.S. theaters starting December 5, 2025.
"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?"
Author's summary: Lucy Liu leads an emotionally charged portrayal of a mother battling extraordinary challenges in the powerful indie drama Rosemead, debuting in US theaters this December.