Shrek lived happily in his solitude in the swamp. Until... His peace was disturbed by the invasion of annoying fairy tale characters banished from the kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save them all, and above all, his home, Shrek communicates with the Lord and sets out to find the beautiful Princess Fiona, who is to become Farquaad's wife. He is accompanied on a dangerous mission by a smart donkey who will do anything for Shrek... with one small exception - he won't stop talking! Saving Princess from a fire-breathing dragon turns out to be a minor problem. Her deeply hidden secret comes to light.