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.
Released: Mar 17, 1995
Runtime: 106 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daisy Eagan, Marc John Jefferies
Crew: Naomi Foner (Producer), Hawk Koch (Producer), Stephen Gyllenhaal (Director), Naomi Foner (Screenplay), Seth Margolis (Novel), Sharon Owyang (Associate Producer)