When Antonio Ricci’s bicycle is stolen, jeopardizing his employment posting bills, his subsequent search forces him to realize that he is not only seeking the actual vehicle and the wealth that it will bring him and his family but also struggling to follow his morals and maintain his integrity. Ricci had been given a lucky break, a well-paying job that could help his family escape their destitute and desultory existence but his joy is curtailed when the bicycle that he needs to do his job is stolen. The next day, he crosses the city with his son Bruno, encountering a …