American | Beauty

The story of the 1999 film follows Lester Burnham, a disillusioned suburban father and husband who experiences a radical midlife awakening . Narrated by Lester from beyond the grave, the film explores the year leading up to his death as he rebels against his stagnant corporate job and hollow marriage. The Burnhams: A House in Decay

: An advertising executive who feels numb and "sleepwalking" through life. He finds a sudden, obsessive goal after becoming infatuated with Angela Hayes , his teenage daughter's flirtatious best friend. American Beauty

: Lester’s wife, a real estate agent obsessed with the image of professional success. Their relationship is purely performative, leading her to have an affair with her rival, Buddy Kane. The story of the 1999 film follows Lester