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Losing Isaiah

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.

19951h 46mRDrama

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About Losing Isaiah

Directors
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Cast
Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daisy Eagan, Marc John Jefferies
Genres
Drama
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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