The purpose of The Last Train Home may seem identical to a typical documentary film, where the director aims to raise awareness of a certain important issue. However, as the film progresses, the political subtext is revealed. The sincere intent of this film is to convey a message about the harmful effects that Western consumerism has on Chinese society. In this way, director Lixin Fan tries to make American viewers sympathize with the problems of the Chinese industrial revolution and feel partially responsible for supporting it through the products we offer.