Los hombres también lloran tells the story of Javier, a man who thought he had everything in life: being a recognized doctor who is within days of receiving his desired promotion and being married to a beautiful woman. Thrilled with their new income, the couple buys an expensive apartment, and Maria gets excited over their more luxurious lifestyle. However, their dreams of the good life are dashed. When his office is assigned to another doctor, it causes the collapse of Javier and Maria's world. They decide to start a new life in Miami. She travels first, while he stays to sell everything. The day comes for Javier to travel to Miami when he gets a call from Maria saying "Javier, don't come!".