Chipollino is a fabulous onion boy. Contrary to the general opinion that tears are flowing from a bow, Chipollino is a very cheerful and kind boy. Once, during a procession of Prince Lemon through the streets, Chipollino accidentally stepped on his foot. The prince, furious, orders to find the criminal. Old Chipollone, the father of Chipollino, to save his son, takes his guilt upon himself, saying that he himself crushed the prince's leg. The old man is immediately seized and arrested. Chipollino decides at any price to save his father, in what his friends will help him.