The movie is a reboot of the Batman franchise, exploring the origin story of Bruce Wayne/Batman (played by Christian Bale). The film takes the audience on a journey of Bruce's transformation from a traumatized young boy to a crime-fighting vigilante. The story begins with Bruce's parents, Thomas and Martha Wayne, being murdered in front of their son in a Gotham City alleyway. The event shapes Bruce's life, and he becomes determined to fight crime and protect his city.