While the genre of drama can have any type of archetypal character, there are a few that are commonly found in films of that drama. Since dramas are heavily character based instead of focusing on plot, many times the films will simply be about general hardships thrown at them in the situation they are in. This is why characters like the Lover, Caregiver, and Innocent are seen so often. It is because they give the most leeway for character growth in films about general hardships.
Dramas, especially indie dramas, are mainly about life, Lady Bird and the Florida Project are two great examples. These films exceed in giving their main character depth and portray emotion in a satisfying way. The Florida Project has the daughter of the main character as the Innocent. She is only a few years old and doesn't understand the situation her mom is in, which gives way to many great scenes as the audience sees the mother struggle with many different aspects of her life.
The Caregiver usually seems to have a supporting role and they can be extremely minor. They usually help the character in some way. The father in Lady Bird is one that comes to mind.
Lastly the Lover is mostly found in romance dramas, and its pretty clear why. The film is mostly about the relationship, The Notebook being an obvious example.
I personally think that I will use the role of the Innocent in some way during my opening since in my opinion it would take the least amount of time to convey out of these three types of characters. It may either be a supporting character or the main character in the opening.
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