Where to watch Losing Isaiah(1995)

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Losing Isaiah plot summary

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.

Details

Release date

March 17, 1995

Runtime

1h 46m

Genres

Drama

Directed by

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Country

United States

TMDB rating

6.5 / 10 · 111 votes

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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

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