Film · Drama
Losing Isaiah (1995)
Who decides what makes a mother?
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
- Naomi Foner, Seth Margolis
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- March 17, 1995
Cast
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
- Glenda Starr KellyGroup Leader
- Joan KohnToby Fredericks
Patrick ClearBill Fredericks
Gaby SantinelliHeidi
Mike BacarellaLiquor Store Clerk
