Andres is a young man with a steady girlfriend, a budding career and a promising future. But his well-ordered life is thrown into complete turmoil when he is robbed and sexually assaulted by two women. His search for an explanation to this seemingly random act of violence leads him to Isabel, one of his assailants. To his surprise, Andres is fascinated by the enigmatic Isabel and the two begin a passionate and obsessive affair. Believing that she is a misunderstood victim of her chaotic past, and convinced that his love can redeem her, Andres gives himself over to Isabel. Having made the decision to turn his back on his former life, Andres must now follow his new path to the bitter end.

Black Tears is a dark, passionate and wonderful film that has garnered standing ovations for its incredible performances and its fresh look at a dramatic and dangerous love affair.

Fernando Bauluz studied teaching, philosophy and literature before becoming an assistant director and production manager. His first feature Martes De Carnival was co-directed with Pedro Carvajal. Ricardo Franco studied law and medicine before becoming an assistant director. He made his first film in 1970. He passed away in 1998.