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Losing Isaiah

1995 · 106 min

Drama

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.

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Appeals to viewers drawn to emotionally charged family dramas about imperfect parents, ethical conflict, and the painful meaning of belonging.

Tone
melancholic, sentimental, tense
Payoff
catharsis, heartbreak
Pacing
steady
Intensity
intense
Structure
linear
Themes
motherhood, addiction recovery, belonging, racial identity, custody
Setting
contemporary, urban neighborhoods, social-services offices, and family homes

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