Dramatic Writing and Behavior of primary characters in a screenplay

Question

A way to describe a person who is smirking or their lips purse? A simple phrase or word that describes a series of conflicting and contradicting emotions being displayed by a person. The description of the behavior is in an effort to reveal vulnerability.

Weather Vane · Answer

I first thought of emotions convulsing or writhing across the character's face, but they lack the idea of vulnerability or weakness.
Then the word flitter came to mind. Lexico has

flitter
VERB
Move quickly in an apparently random or purposeless manner.
Her mother paused and several expressions Helene couldn't identify flittered quickly across her face.

I chose this word because it sounds weak and purposeless, hence vulnerable.

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