In a race against time, Irene, played by Lucy Liu, must go to great lengths to protect her 17-year-old son Joe from his violent schizophrenia symptoms. As Joe's condition worsens, Irene faces a difficult decision: prioritize her own survival or risk everything to save the boy she loves. Set in the San Gabriel Valley of southern California, "Rosemead" is a heart-wrenching portrait of a Chinese American family torn apart by tragedy and the true meaning of sacrifice.