Deep in the forest a deer named Bambi is born. As a fawn Bambi awkwardly plays and learns about life. His friends, include a rabbit named Thumper. But, all is not fun and games and their are dangers lurking. In the most memorable scene in the movie, one day while grazing with his mother, Bambi's mother is shot and killed by a hunter. Now, Bambi must struggle to survive on his own. He faces a new challenge when fire ravages the forest. Along with his friends, and all the other creatures in the forest, Bambi fights to survive.