Forrest Gump is an unfortunate child who was born without a father and also suffers from mental disabilities. Forrest is constantly teased and bullied by peers of the same age. His only friend is Jenny, who discovers his special abilities. After graduating from college, Forrest enlists in the army and fights in Vietnam, where Bubba becomes his second close friend. Forrest leaves the battlefield with wounds and exceptional table tennis skills. A series of consecutive events occur that completely change Forrest's life.