Claudine De Groot

Jessica meets Tuli at the Jetty in Swakopmund, and they have an intimate night together. However, Tuli's business troubles prevent him from getting Jessica's number. Tuli seeks Jessica but fails, and the next day he is hired by David to plan his wedding. Tuli witnesses David proposing to Jessica, who is surprised to find out that Tuli is her wedding planner. They grow closer, realizing their feelings for each other. Tuli decides to step away from the wedding planning. On the wedding day, Tuli receives a call from Sally offering to invest in his business, and Jessica, in her wedding gown, approaches him. The outcome of their love is uncertain.

Hairareb is a unique portrayal of love and materialism in a time of devastating drought. An aging farmer weds a beautiful, and materialistic young bride, in a bid to save his farm from a devastating drought. Tragedy follows as the unlikely pairing struggle to untangle their growing feelings of love from their originally nefarious motives, both harboring secrets that can destroy the others' hopes and reveal their greatest fears. Set in a dry and harsh landscape, capturing the desperation and aching thirst of the land and the people that inhabit it, the story is brought to life by the delicate portrayal of uncontrolled greed and cunning, tempered by naivete and innocence, and ultimately the genuine affection that grows between the lead characters.