It begins as a way to make things fairer. An education system that will benefit everyone. It's all in the name of progress.This is what Elena Fairchild believes. As a teacher in one of the government's elite schools for children with high 'Q' scores, she witnesses the advantages first-hand.But when Elena's own daughter scores lower than expected, she is taken away. Elena follows her to her new home.A government institute.What she finds there makes Elena question everything. Because this world is about perfection - and that comes at a terrible price.