When the newborn princess Elora Danan is hunted by the evil Queen Bavmorda, the child is found by Willow, a timid young farmer and aspiring sorcerer. Entrusted with keeping the baby safe, Willow must leave his quiet life behind and carry her away from danger. On the perilous road ahead, he joins forces with a disgraced swordsman as Bavmorda’s dark power closes in.