Germany / Aug 31, 1995 / Oldenburg International Film Festival
Who decides what makes a mother?
1h 46min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Joie Lee | Marie |
| Regina Taylor | Gussie |
| LaTanya Richardson Jackson | Caroline Jones |
| Jacqueline Brookes | Judge Silbowitz |
| Donovon Ian H. McKnight | Amir |
| Rikkia A. Smith | Josie |
| Paulette McDaniels | Ethel |
| Velma Austin | Rehab Leader |
| Glenda Starr Kelly | Group Leader |
| Joan Kohn | Toby Fredericks |
| Patrick Clear | Bill Fredericks |
| Gaby Santinelli | Heidi |
| Mike Bacarella | Liquor Store Clerk |
| Mike Houlihan | Liquor Store Cop #1 |
| John Beasley | Garbage Man |
| James 'Ike' Eichling | Garbage Man |
| James F. Tillett | Intern |
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| John Judd | Paramedic |
| Cheryl Hamada | ER Nurse |
| Jackie Taylor | ER Nurse |
| Valerie Shull | Mrs. Ianelli |
| Laura Cerón | NICU Woman |
| Jackie Samuel | NICU Nurse |
| Deanna Dunagan | Dr. Goldstein |
| Mike Nussbaum | Dr. Jamison |
| Margaret Travolta | Sandra Harris |
| Eddie Bo Smith Jr. | Alley Junkie |
| Jaqueline Fleming | File Cabinet Girl |
| Sibyl Offutt | Tenement Woman |
| Greg Hollimon | Tenement Man |
| Rick Worthy | Alley Man |
| Torrence W. Murphy | Alley Man |
| Shelia-Marie Robinson | Inmate |
| LaTaunya Bounds | Inmate |
| Tamara Rutledge | Inmate |
| Valeri Ross | Day Care Teacher |
| Jacqueline Williams | Day Care Worker |
| Ora Jones | Day Care Woman |
| Nicholas Foster | Boy at Swings |
| Thomica Laquice Simmons | Neighbor Girl |
| Evan Lionel | Paramedic #2 |
| Jennifer Crystal Foley | Park Nanny |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Losing Isaiah |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 17 marzo 1995 |
| Production | Naomi Foner, Hawk Koch, Sharon Owyang, Kimberly Brent |
| Writer | Naomi Foner, Seth Margolis |
| Casting | Aleta Chappelle |
| Editing | Harvey Rosenstock |
| Cinematography | Andrzej Bartkowiak |
| Assistant directors | Stephen Gyllenhaal |
| Camera operators | Andrzej Bartkowiak |
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| Additional photography | Andrzej Bartkowiak |
| Production design | Jeannine Oppewall, William Arnold, Jay Hart |
| Art direction | William Arnold, Jeannine Oppewall, Jay Hart |
| Set decoration | Jay Hart, Jeannine Oppewall, William Arnold |
| Music | Mark Isham |
| Sound | Mark Isham |
| Costume design | Mary Malin |
| Makeup | Mary Malin |
| Hairstyling | Mary Malin |
| Budget | 17.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 7.603.766 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 17, 1995 / R
Physical media
Czechia / Jan 10, 1996 / U
Netherlands / Apr 16, 1996 / 12
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