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The film, which is an ode to Rafael Hernández's song "Lamento borincano", is a social commentary of the political and social policies of the 40's and 50's which led to the abandonment of what was seen by many as the "pure", "virtuous" life of the finca (farm) for the "corrupting" influence of urban centers like San Juan and New York City.
Ángel Maura, a seminarian with an innate talent, has an ideal voice for singing. Offers of work and money arise, but Ángel rejects them because he wants to continue his preparation as a priest. His cousin of the same name, however, decides to impersonate him in order to gain fame and fortune. A fan of the singer begins to go out with him, but soon discovers that she is in love with the wrong person.
Five city boys and five country boys compete for the attentions of five city girls.
Various murders are examined by a private investigator.
Young lawyer is mistaken for music professor and goes to live at a boarding school for young women.
The guy that runs the concession stand at a vaudeville theatre gets tangled up with a gang of thieves.
A Mexican music trío go through friendships and hardships in order to be famous and travel to Spain.