While in past blog I have said that dramas are mainly character driven stories, this isn't always the case. There are plot driven dramas where the plot brings out certain aspects to the characters, this would be films like Parasite where the characters have a goal in mind and reaching that goal brings out emotion and depth. 1917 is another example where the focus is on one character trying to reach their goal and doing so shows how much weight is being carried on the character.
Then there are character driven dramas where not a lot happens and the antagonist or problem is also done by a character. Drive is extremely character driven, the film focuses on two people, while the film does have a bit of a plot, it only starts happening two-thirds of the way through, once a certain character dies. In these types of films if there is a plot it is hardly focused on, the films usually decides to focus more on the scenes the character is in and the plot can honestly be forgotten pretty easily. The Terminal from 2004 is the best example off the top of my head. The goal of the main character is to return home, but the film focuses on the relationships between multiple supporting characters.
A huge difference between the two types is that one requires exposition, at least a lot more then the other does. 1917 took roughly five minutes to establish the plot and didn't have any character in it. The Florida Project is one that is character driven and the plot is not nearly as established. While yes exposition will be needed in some form, I personally believe it would be easier to establish it in a character driven plot.
This is why I am going to make something more character driven. Most times in dramas the plot does not have a lot of significance to themes, especially in the opening. Another thing is that the character driven opening I feel would give me more variety in what the opening has to offer.
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