Beijing Bicycle

As a drama, 'Beijing Bicycle' primarily evokes strong feelings of Sadness due to the protagonist's significant loss and the harsh realities of his struggle in a big city. Empathy is high as viewers connect deeply with the plight of both the country boy and the schoolboy caught in a difficult, morally ambiguous situation. A pervasive sense of Melancholy reflects the film's somber tone and the challenges faced by its young characters. Anxiety builds as the protagonist desperately searches for his stolen bicycle and confronts the schoolboy, while Anger arises from the injustice of the theft. Despite the hardships, a degree of Hope is present in the protagonist's determination to reclaim what is rightfully his.