Rosemead (film)

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Rosemead
Rosemead poster.jpeg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byEric Lin
Screenplay byMarilyn Fu
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLyle Vincent
Edited byJoseph Krings
Music by Will Bates
Production
companies
Distributed by Vertical
Release dates
  • June 6, 2025 (2025-06-06)(Tribeca)
  • December 5, 2025 (2025-12-05)(United States)
Running time
97 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
Languages
  • English
  • Mandarin

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.

Contents

The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2025, and it was released in the United States on December 5, 2025.

Premise

In a race against time, an ailing woman is stricken by the discovery of her teenage son’s violent obsessions and must go to great lengths to protect him, and possibly others, in this portrait of a Chinese American family.

Cast

Production

In September 2020, it was announced Lucy Liu had joined the cast of the film, with Eric Lin directing from a screenplay by 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

Rosemead had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2025. [6] It had its international premiere at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on August 14, 2025, at Piazza Grande, and won the festival's Prix du Public UBS audience award. [7] In August 2025, Vertical acquired North American distribution rights to the film, scheduling it for a theatrical release in the United States on December 5, 2025. [8] [9]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 89% of 19 critics' reviews are positive. [10]

Accolades

AwardDate of the ceremonyCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
Tribeca Film Festival June 15, 2025US Narrative CompetitionRosemeadNominated [11]
Bentonville Film Festival June 22, 2025Best Narrative FeatureWon [12]
Rising to the Challenge Award Lucy Liu Won
Locarno Film Festival August 17, 2025 Prix du Public UBS RosemeadWon [13]
Miami Film Festival October 25, 2025Precious Gem AwardLucy LiuWon [14]
Belfast Film Festival November 2, 2025Réalta AwardWon [15]
Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema and Television November 14, 2025Trailblazer AwardWon [16]
Golden Horse Awards November 22, 2025 Best Adapted Screenplay Marilyn FuNominated [17]
FIPRESCI Prize RosemeadNominated [18]
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards January 10, 2026 Best Actress Lucy LiuPending [19]
Best Intergenerational Film RosemeadPending

References

  1. ↑ "Rosemead". Tribeca Festival . Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ "A dying mother's plan: Buy a gun. Rent a hotel room. Kill her son". Los Angeles Times . May 14, 2017.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Filmed in New York, Hold the Taxis and Radiators". The New York Times . October 13, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (August 27, 2025). "Lucy Liu Dramatic Turn 'Rosemead' Acquired By Vertical For December Theatrical Release". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  9. ↑ "The Numbers - Theatrical Release Schedule Changes for the Week Ending September 7, 2025". The Numbers. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Rosemead". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Lueders, Ellice (August 28, 2025). "'Rosemead' Wins Big at Locarno Film Festival, Preps for Theatrical Release". Columbia University School of the Arts . Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  14. ↑ Horst, Carole (October 1, 2025). "Miami Film Festival GEMS Sets Honorees Park Chan-wook, Lucy Liu, Opens With Park's 'No Other Choice' and Slates Starry Lineup of Films". Variety . Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  15. ↑ Allen, Bernie (November 2, 2025). "Lucy Liu receives Belfast Film Festival award for Rosemead". BBC News . Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  16. ↑ Hammond, Pete (October 1, 2025). "Lucy Liu, Chloé Zhao, 'KPop Demon Hunters' Among Honorees For Critics Choice 4th Celebration Of AAPI Cinema & Television". Deadline. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  17. ↑ Wong, Silvia (October 1, 2025). "'A Foggy Tale', 'Left-Handed Girl' lead Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards nominations". Screen Daily . Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  18. ↑ "2025 國際影評人費比西獎 FIPRESCI AWARD". Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival (in Chinese (Taiwan)). October 28, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  19. ↑ Hammond, Pete (November 19, 2025). "'One Battle After Another', 'Hamnet', 'A House Of Dynamite' Among AARP's Movies For Grownups Best Picture Nominees". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 20, 2025.
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