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Lucy Liu Delivers Career-Defining Performance in Acclaimed Thriller 'Rosemead'
14 Oct
Summary
- 'Rosemead' marks the directorial debut of cinematographer Eric Lin
- Lucy Liu's performance in the film has been widely praised as "revelatory" and "career-redefining"
- The film has won multiple awards at prestigious international film festivals

In the past year, the dramatic thriller 'Rosemead' has been making waves on the international film scene. Directed by acclaimed cinematographer Eric Lin, the film marks his directorial debut and features a standout performance by Lucy Liu.
'Rosemead' premiered at the Tribeca Festival in 2022 and has since gained significant momentum, winning the best narrative feature award at the Bentonville Film Festival and the prestigious Prix du Public UBS Audience Award at the Locarno Film Festival. Liu's performance in the film has been widely praised, with critics describing it as "revelatory" and "career-redefining."
The film tells the story of an ailing Chinese American mother who uncovers a terrifying secret about her teenage son's violent impulses. As her health rapidly declines, she is forced into a desperate struggle to protect him. 'Rosemead' has been hailed as both an intimate and urgent drama with global relevance.
Following its successful festival run, 'Rosemead' is set to be released theatrically in the U.S. on December 5th, 2022. The film has also secured multiple international distribution deals, with upcoming premieres scheduled in Mexico, Brazil, Germany, the U.K., and England. Screenwriter Marilyn Fu has also been nominated for a Taipei Golden Horse Award for best adapted screenplay.