An unforgettable gift: Cuban arrives as a surprise to the island for his grandmother's birthday.

A young Cuban surprised his grandmother and other family members after unexpectedly returning to the island after two years living abroad. The emotional video, posted on TikTok by @yanielgutierrez1016, shows the moment he arrives by car to his neighborhood in Cuba. As he gets out of the car and runs up the stairs of his building without stopping, he opens the door to his home and, with a big smile, starts giving hugs to his loved ones.

The meeting was full of emotions. One can feel the happiness in the endless hugs exchanged with his family, who couldn’t believe they were seeing him in person after so much time apart. The surprise and joy on the faces of his relatives reveal the depth of this reunion, one of those moments that are forever etched in the heart.

This type of reunion has become an increasingly common reality for Cuban families, separated by the difficult conditions for traveling and the decisions to seek a better future abroad. The emotions experienced in these moments reflect the pain of separation, a constant wound in many Cuban families that must learn to live miles apart.