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.
Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. Starring Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Daisy Eagan.
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