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Losing Isaiah

Who decides what makes a mother?

  • Movie
  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 46m

Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal

6.5

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6.5 out of 10 from 111 votes

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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 and crew

  • Jessica Lange

    Jessica LangeMargaret Lewin

  • Halle Berry

    Halle BerryKhaila Richards

  • David Strathairn

    David StrathairnCharles Lewin

  • Cuba Gooding Jr.

    Cuba Gooding Jr.Eddie Hughes

  • Daisy Eagan

    Daisy EaganHannah Lewin

  • Marc John Jefferies

    Marc John JefferiesIsaiah

  • Samuel L. Jackson

    Samuel L. JacksonKadar Lewis

  • Joie Lee

    Joie LeeMarie

  • Regina Taylor

    Regina TaylorGussie

  • LaTanya Richardson Jackson

    LaTanya Richardson JacksonCaroline Jones

  • Jacqueline Brookes

    Jacqueline BrookesJudge Silbowitz

  • Donovon Ian H. McKnightAmir

  • Rikkia A. SmithJosie

  • Paulette McDanielsEthel

  • Velma AustinRehab Leader

  • Glenda Starr KellyGroup Leader

  • Joan KohnToby Fredericks

  • Patrick Clear

    Patrick ClearBill Fredericks

Director
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writer
Naomi Foner and Seth Margolis
Music
Mark Isham
Cinematography
Andrzej Bartkowiak