Movie

Losing Isaiah (1995)

• R
• March 17, 1995
• 1h 46m

• Drama

“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.

Director

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writers

Seth Margolis, Naomi Foner

Starring

Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn