Dry

Synopsis



Zara, a successful African doctor living in wales is determined to stay away from her childhood memories and this now threatens her commitment to mary Alex, a gentleman she truly loves. Her mother, a missionary to Africa has been unable to get Zara to go with her for her yearly medical aid trips to Africa. When her mother falls ill and was unable to make a crucial trip Zara discovers that she has to face and conquer her darkestfears. Her trip to Africa becomes inevitable. Back in Africa, Thirteen-year old Halima’s poor parents make her marry Sani, an 60 year old man. With no idea of or its intricacies, she goes through a dreadful ordeal as her new husband repeatedly rapes her. Pregnant and after the delivery of her child, young Halima suffers a condition known as Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF). A health nightmare suffered by over 800 000 other women just like her, she is ostracize and abandoned by her husband, family and community. It is a period of rejection, isolation and despair for Halima. The movie follows a trail of Zara’s trip to Africa, her constant turnoil as a result of inexplication horrors from her childhood a trail of Zara’s trip to Africa, her experiences and heartaches while working with these suffering woman against the backdrop of a rich African culture. Finally, Zara meets Halima and marvels at the revelation of the tie that binds them together. It is full intrigues, suspense, unbelievable surprises and the joy of reconciliation and the power of the human spirit that is guaranteed to put a smile on people’s face.

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