Inner Workings - Characters & Cast

To survive the workday safely (driven by Brain) while secretly longing for connection and adventure (driven by Heart).

Paul begins as a passive vessel for his conflicting organs, living a life of quiet desperation. By the end, he becomes an active participant in his own joy, influencing his entire workplace to find their own internal rhythms.

Total safety and efficiency to prevent Paul's hypothetical death.

Initially a controlling tyrant motivated by fear, the Brain undergoes a realization that a life of pure logic leads to a miserable end. It eventually learns to 'let go' and work alongside the Heart.

To experience pleasure, beauty, and human connection in the present moment.

Stays consistent in its desire for joy but is suppressed early on. It only finds fulfillment when the Brain finally grants it permission to influence Paul's decisions.