Cobb, the main protagonist of Inception, is fleshed out through a variety of means both normal to filmmaking and a bit more unique, relying on the ideas contained in the plot, namely the dreaming mechanics. And there is one scene that brings it all to a head, and allows us a good look at his character.
Throughout the movie we are given a picture of a man with a tormented past and a desire to see his kids, but there is no explanation for this other than that he is not allowed back into America. In this scene, we are given a visual look into some of the reasons why Cobb is so haunted by the past. After getting several snippets before this, we are given even more insight, that he is literally hoarding his memories of his wife and kids, giving evidence that something important had gone on relating to them.
Several things impede Cobb's progress towards his goal, which is shown in his inability to get back to the U.S. and the instability of his mind (refusal to accept events) affecting conditions inside the dreamscape. In order to overcome this Cobb must literally conquer his memories in order to save the rest of his team. Even then, with the ending being so ambiguous, you are unable to tell whether Cobb reaches his goal. However, given his mental state and the strength of his desires it is possible that he would not care if his reuniting with his kids was another dream.
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