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American Beauty
In the fantasy sequences, such as when Angela is in the bathtub and on the ceiling surrounded by rose petals, the accompanying music is provided by Thomas Newman's score.
Buddy Kane
American beauty
Though much of the story of 'American Beauty' revolves around Carolyn and Lester Burnham's less-than-perfect relationship, the true heroine of 'American Beauty' is the Burnham's daughter, Jane, played by Thora Birch. It is through her that all of the other characters are intertwined. Apart from Lester, it is, arguably, Jane who goes through the greatest transformation, turning from an insecure doormat to her narcissistic friend, Angela, to a determined, confident young woman.