UPDATE: Lucy Liu delivers a stunning performance in the highly anticipated family drama Rosemead, which opens in select theaters next week. December 5 marks the film’s premiere in New York, followed by a Los Angeles release on December 12. An exclusive sneak peek reveals Liu’s portrayal of a troubled mother navigating a harrowing reality.
In the sneak preview, Liu’s character, Chinese immigrant Irene, shares a meal with her son, Joe. The scene escalates when Joe insists he heard his mother calling him from the school hallway, despite her being at work. The tension culminates as Joe angrily tosses away his chopsticks, leaving Irene to grapple with her son’s disturbing descent into delusions.
This role marks a significant shift for Liu, known for her iconic action-packed performances in films like Charlie’s Angels and Kill Bill, as well as her strong characters in Ally McBeal and Elementary. Critics are already heralding it as one of the best performances of her career.
Rosemead follows Irene, a single mother facing her own health decline while her son spirals into a nightmarish world of hallucinations. As she grapples with her impending mortality, she must prepare for the unthinkable future her son may face without her—raising questions about the potential dangers he might pose to others. This emotional narrative highlights the challenges of an insular Chinese-American community, possibly forcing Irene to take desperate measures.
The film, directed by Eric Lin and written by Marilyn Fu, is inspired by real events that occurred in Rosemead, California, in 2015. It features a talented cast, including Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu, and James Chen. Liu also serves as an executive producer, overseeing the film’s seven-year development journey, culminating in a successful premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year.
As excitement builds for the release of Rosemead, audiences are urged to stay tuned for future updates on this riveting film. The emotional depth and urgent themes presented in Liu’s performance promise to resonate with viewers, making this a must-see event in theaters this December.
Stay connected for more updates as Rosemead unfolds in theaters next week, and prepare for a cinematic journey that challenges perceptions and evokes powerful emotions.
