Rosemead (film)
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| Directed by | Eric Lin |
| Screenplay by | Marilyn Fu |
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| Cinematography | Lyle Vincent |
| Edited by | Joseph Krings |
| Music by | Will Bates |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
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Rosemead is a 2025 American drama film, directed by Eric Lin, in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Marilyn Fu, based on a 2017 LA Times column by Frank Shyong[2]. It stars Lucy Liu, Lawrence Shou, Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim, Madison Hu and James Chen. The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2025.
Premise
[edit]A mother takes desperate measures to help her unstable teenage son.
Cast
[edit]- Lucy Liu as Irene
- Lawrence Shou as Joe
- Orion Lee as Charles
- Jennifer Lim as Kai-Li
- Madison Hu as Jeannie
- James Chen as Dr. Hsu
Production
[edit]In September 2020, it was announced Lucy Liu had joined the cast of the film, with Eric Lin directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Marilyn Fu, with Mynette Louie set to produce.[3] Liu served as a producer and stayed with the project for over five years.[4]
Principal photography took place in New York.[5]
Release
[edit]It had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2025.[6] It will have its international premiere at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on 14 August 2025 at Piazza Grande.[7]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of the ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
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| Tribeca Film Festival | 15 June 2025 | US Narrative Competition | Rosemead | Nominated | [8] |
| Bentonville Film Festival | 22 June 2025 | Best Narrative Feature | Won | [9] | |
| Rising to the Challenge Award | Lucy Liu | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Rosemead". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-mother-murder-mental-20170514-htmlstory.html
- ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (September 9, 2020). "Lucy Liu To Star In Drama 'Rosemead' Based On L.A. Times Article 'A Dying Mother's Plan'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (May 2, 2024). "Lucy Liu on Why She Spent Five Years Bringing 'Rosemead' to the Big Screen: 'Even if One Person Sees It, That's All That Matters'". Variety. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ "Filmed in New York, Hold the Taxis and Radiators". The New York Times. October 13, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 16, 2025). "Tribeca Festival Unveils 2025 Film Lineup With Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Bryan Cranston & 'How To Train Your Dragon'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (June 10, 2025). "Lucy Liu to Receive Locarno Film Festival Career Honor, Present Int'l Premiere of 'Rosemead'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Katcy Stephan (April 18, 2025). "Tribeca Festival's Film Lineup Includes Miley Cyrus' Visual Album Premiere and Films Starring Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney". Variety. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Jenelle Riley (June 21, 2025). "Lucy Liu's 'Rosemead' Takes Top Prize at Bentonville Film Festival; 'The Librarians' Wins Best Documentary". Variety. Retrieved July 16, 2025.