Lana Yale, determined to secure her daughter Holly Shaw a place at the prestigious Valia High, pushes her relentlessly—ignoring the toll it takes on Holly’s health. From endless tutoring sessions to an intense training camp, Lana is set on molding Holly into the perfect student. Despite Holly’s father, Sam Shaw, trying to shield her, the pressure proves too much. Holly tragically dies from cardiac arrhythmia caused by severe stress.