Based on the novel of the same name by Nozizwe Cynthia Jele,[3] the film tells the story of three friends trying to find their happiness while maintaining images of success and acceptability.

Glamorous trophy housewife Zaza, played by Khanyi Mbau, seems to be living the new South African dream of money, success, and loving partners.

Lawyer and compulsive perfectionist Nandi, played by Mmabatho Montsho, whose life from the outside is perfect, has a great career and forthcoming nuptials, but in reality, she is suffocating.

[4] Perfectionist Nandi seems to have the new South African dream life within her grasp: being a partner in a major firm, a marriage and the perfect house - but it all goes up in flames a few months before the wedding.

"[5] In March 2021, Netflix announced that it had greenlit a sequel to the film, titled Happiness Ever After, with Mbau and Moleya returning and Ayanda Halimana penning the script.