Merida is a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of the King and Queen of Scotland who defies tradition by refusing to be betrothed. Her actions upset the kingdom's lords and unleash chaos, so Merida turns to a Wise Woman for help who grants her an ill-fated wish that places a curse upon the land. In order to undo the curse before it's too late, Merida must discover what it means to be truly brave and repair the damage she caused.