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Losing Isaiah

1995 • 1h46m Drama

Rating

6.5/10

Popularity

1

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

Director

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Screenplay

Naomi Foner

Cast

Jessica Lange

Halle Berry

David Strathairn

Release date

3/17/1995

Status

Released

Budget

$17,000,000

Revenue

$7,603,766

Origin country

US

Vote count

103