The film covers the narrative arc of the original episodes 1 through 6, condensing the introduction of NERV, the Angel attacks, and the climactic battle against the octahedral Angel Ramiel.
This moment is the thesis of 1.0 . The original Evangelion said, "No one can truly understand you, so you will always be alone." 1.0 says, "No one can truly understand you, but they can stand next to you in the rain." Evangelion 1.0- You Are -Not- Alone