Losing Isaiah
“Who decides what makes a mother?”
6.5
1995
1h 46m
Drama
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.
Key Crew
Director
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Producers
Naomi Foner
Hawk Koch
Writers
Naomi Foner
Cinematography
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Music
Mark Isham
Cast (49)
Jessica Lange
Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry
Khaila Richards
