The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its winter film series with “Rosemead,” screening February 9–14 at 7 p.m.
Starring Lucy Liu, “Rosemead” is inspired by a harrowing true story, concerning an ailing mother who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son.
“A career-defining performance by Lucy Liu” says Variety.
Adapted from a 2017 Los Angeles Times story by Frank Shyong, the film follows the mother, Irene (Lucy Liu), as she struggles to care for her son Joe (Lawrence Shou), who lives with schizophrenia. Fearful of stigma within her Asian-American community, Irene keeps Joe’s diagnosis hidden from other parents while questioning the role of therapy and confronting the reality of her own declining health.
As she faces uncertainty about who will care for Joe after her death, Irene’s devotion is tested in profound and unsettling ways. The Hollywood Reporter calls it “A harrowing psychological study of a woman who thinks she has no options.”
The Knickerbocker Film Series will continue with Trifole, screening March 2–7. The last film of the series, “The President’s Cake,” is scheduled for March 16–21.
Tickets are $9 for regular admission, $7 for senior citizens and Hope faculty and staff, and free for Hope students. Tickets can be purchased at the Hope Events and Conference ticket office located downtown Holland in the Anderson-Werkman Financial Center (100 E. Eighth St.). The ticket office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached at 616-395-7890. Tickets are also available online at hope.edu/tickets.
The Knickerbocker Theatre is located in downtown Holland at 86 E. Eighth St. between College and Columbia Avenues. To inquire about accessibility or accommodations to fully participate in the event, please email accommodations@hope.edu. Updates related to events are posted when available at hope.edu/calendar in the individual listings.