Iris possesses a brilliant mind. Her father encourages her talents while her mother attempts to stifle them. Her mother holds archaic beliefs about a woman's place and ridicules anyone who disagrees. Unfortunately her father is killed while Iris is still young. Already socially awkward, Iris becomes further isolated as she tries to win her mother's unattainable affection. She hears voices and has disturbing visions. After high school Iris lives with...