Synopsis: An African-American baby, abandoned by his crack addicted mother, is adopted by a white social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Several years later, the baby's mother, Khaila, now drug-free and beginning a new life, finds out her son is not dead and goes to court to fight for the return of her son.

Cast:
Jessica Lange .... Margaret Lewin
Halle Berry .... Khaila Richards
David Strathairn .... Charles Lewin
Cuba Gooding Jr. .... Eddie Hughes
Daisy Eagan .... Hannah Lewin
Marc John Jefferies .... Isaiah
Samuel L. Jackson .... Kadar Lewis
Joie Lee .... Marie
Regina Taylor .... Gussie
LaTanya Richardson .... Caroline Jones
Jacqueline Brookes .... Judge Silbowitz

Favorite Quotes:
• Charles: "Maggie, maybe he's better off where he is! Maybe--just maybe that lawyer was right."
Margaret: "I know. I just didn't think I'd miss him this much."
Charles: "...Neither did I."

Notes:
• Losing Isaiah was originally shot for TV but ended up getting a theatrical release.
• David previously co-starred with Jessica Lange in the Hallmark television production of O Pioneers! and worked with director Stephen Gyllenhaal in A Dangerous Woman. He would also work with Samuel L. Jackson again in Twisted.
• Losing Isaiah marked the "break out" role for actress Halle Berry that jump-started her career.

Critical Praise & Commentary:
• "David Strathairn and Samuel L. Jackson, two actors who almost always impress, are solid in less-visible parts." -James Berardinelli, Colossus Movie Reviews

• "It is well produced, with commendable performances turned in by Lange and Berry as well as David Strathairn, Samuel L. Jackson, Cuba Gooding Jr., La Tanya Richardson and Daisy Eagan." -Michigan Chronicle