Losing Isaiah (1995) 

 

Release date: March 17, 1995

Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writer(s): Seth Margolis (novel), Naomi Foner (screenplay)

Starring: Halle Berry, Jessica Lange, David Straitharn 

Estimated budget: $17 million

U.S. Box office: $7.6 million

 

Khaila Richards (Halle Berry), 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 (Jessica Lange), and her husband, Charles (David Strathairn). 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.