Skaapboer homes in on Harold Bruyns, whose life takes an unexpected turn after he is fired on the day of his promotion at a bank. Banned from the financial world, he reflects on the carefree days of his childhood spent on a farm with his grandfather. With new determination, Harold takes a leap of faith and decides to become a sheep farmer in the heart of one of Joburg's suburbs. Battling all odds, he learns the true meaning of life - that your worth lies in much more than a job title.