The central conflict is the social divide between the local residents ("Cutters") and the privileged university students.
The relationship between Dave and his father (Paul Dooley), who cannot understand his son's obsession with Italian culture, forms the emotional core of the film. subtitle Breaking Away
Roger Ebert described it as a "precious cinematic miracle" that avoids being corny while presenting complex, three-dimensional characters. The central conflict is the social divide between
The script is considered sharp, observant, and deeply moving. calling it "Fellini".
Dave plays Italian music, sings opera, and treats his cat like a celebrity, calling it "Fellini".