In ancient China, tradition and family honor are everything. For Fa Mulan, a bright and determined young woman, the pressure to conform to societal expectations is overwhelming. With her father's draft notice into the Chinese army looming, Mulan makes the bold decision to disguise herself as a man and take her father's place. Joining the ranks of the Imperial Army, Mulan befriends a group of misfit soldiers, including the endearingly awkward Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po.