Losing Isaiah (1995)

  • R
  • 03/17/1995 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 46m

Who decides what makes a mother?

Overview

Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Director

Naomi Foner

Screenplay

Seth Margolis

Novel

Cast

Jessica Lange's headshot

Jessica Lange

Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry's headshot

Halle Berry

Khaila Richards
David Strathairn's headshot

David Strathairn

Charles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.'s headshot

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Eddie Hughes
Daisy Eagan's headshot

Daisy Eagan

Hannah Lewin
Marc John Jefferies's headshot

Marc John Jefferies

Isaiah
Samuel L. Jackson's headshot

Samuel L. Jackson

Kadar Lewis
Joie Lee's headshot

Joie Lee

Marie

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