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A Balasaur Score of 59 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 46%. Audiences rate it 18 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes46%
Audiences rate it 18 points higher than critics do.
109 audience votes
Key crew
- Stephen GyllenhaalDirector
- Naomi FonerScreenplay
- Mark IshamOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jessica LangeMargaret Lewin
- Halle BerryKhaila Richards
- David StrathairnCharles Lewin
- Cuba Gooding Jr.Eddie Hughes
- Daisy EaganHannah Lewin
- Marc John JefferiesIsaiah
- Samuel L. JacksonKadar Lewis
- Joie LeeMarie
- Regina TaylorGussie
- LaTanya Richardson JacksonCaroline Jones
- Jacqueline BrookesJudge Silbowitz
- Donovon Ian H. McKnightAmir
Stills
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Themes
self-abandonmentchild abusemotherbabybased on novel or bookcourt casesingle parentsocial workersmokingdrug addictionadoptionsocial work