Every year, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games, a twisted entertainment and government intimidation tactic that is televised across the nation. Katniss, a young girl from District 12, is forced to rely on her instincts and the mentorship of a drunken former victor as she faces off against highly-trained tributes. As she battles the harsh realities of the arena, Katniss is forced to make impossible choices that test the boundaries of her humanity and love.