The many wants of a character are driven by a larger want at the end. You can think of a want as the character's "goals". Wants are subject to change throughout a film, but their overall need usually stays the same. A character's need is the reason that the characters have wants. they need to realize what they need to fulfill their goals. You can think of a want as something that is "external" whereas a need is "internal". A need can be unknown or rejected by a character, while a want is known by the character. It's important to know these for your characters because when combined, they can create a great film with clear plot points and an overall message, but if one is missing, it can leave a film feeling incomplete. Wants and needs are intertwined, and they work together to teach us something about ourselves at the end of a story.
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