Losing Isaiah
Who decides what makes a mother?
1995-03-17 | 106 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Jessica LangeMargaret Lewin
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Halle BerryKhaila Richards
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David StrathairnCharles Lewin
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Cuba Gooding Jr.Eddie Hughes
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Daisy EaganHannah Lewin
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Marc John JefferiesIsaiah
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Samuel L. JacksonKadar Lewis
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Joie LeeMarie
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Regina TaylorGussie
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LaTanya Richardson JacksonCaroline Jones
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Jacqueline BrookesJudge Silbowitz
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Patrick ClearBill Fredericks
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Gaby SantinelliHeidi
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Mike BacarellaLiquor Store Clerk
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