Losing Isaiah

Losing Isaiah

Drama · 1995 · 1h 46m

Movie

6.5/10 · TMDB

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.

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Cast & crew

Jessica LangeMargaret Lewin
Halle BerryKhaila Richards
David StrathairnCharles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr.Eddie Hughes
Daisy EaganHannah Lewin
Marc John JefferiesIsaiah
Samuel L. JacksonKadar Lewis
Joie LeeMarie
Regina TaylorGussie
LaTanya Richardson JacksonCaroline Jones
Jacqueline BrookesJudge Silbowitz
Donovon Ian H. McKnightAmir
Rikkia A. SmithJosie
Paulette McDanielsEthel
Velma AustinRehab Leader

Information

Release date
17 March 1995
Director
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Genres
Drama
Runtime
1h 46m
Country of origin
United States

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