在这部自行车片中,Contemporary Homage to “Bicycle Thieves” of Vittorio De Sica. Tom wants a new bike like his friends have. Eli, Tom’s father who couldn’t afford buying a new bicycle, chose in a “cheaper” way. The joy of the child converted to a deep disappointment and shame, when he finds out the source of the shining bike. However, it also brought him to a consummation and rapprochement with his father.