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Losing Isaiah

Who decides what makes a mother?

1995 · R · 1h 46m

Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal

6.5

TMDB audience score
111 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

  • Jessica Lange
    Margaret Lewin

  • Halle Berry
    Khaila Richards

  • David Strathairn
    Charles Lewin

  • Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Eddie Hughes

  • Daisy Eagan
    Hannah Lewin

  • Marc John Jefferies
    Isaiah

  • Samuel L. Jackson
    Kadar Lewis

  • Joie Lee
    Marie

  • Regina Taylor
    Gussie

  • LaTanya Richardson Jackson
    Caroline Jones

  • Jacqueline Brookes
    Judge Silbowitz

  • Donovon Ian H. McKnight
    Amir

  • Rikkia A. Smith
    Josie

  • Paulette McDaniels
    Ethel

  • Velma Austin
    Rehab Leader

  • Glenda Starr Kelly
    Group Leader

  • Joan Kohn
    Toby Fredericks

  • Patrick Clear
    Bill Fredericks