"I got a lump in my throat": Cuban son surprises his mother at work in Placetas

A young Cuban surprises his mother at her workplace in Placetas, capturing an emotional reunion that goes viral on TikTok. This video reflects the separation and longing experienced by Cuban migrants.


A young Cuban had an emotional reunion with his mother in the municipality of Placetas, Villa Clara, after he unexpectedly showed up at her workplace. The moment, filled with tears and hugs, was captured in a video that quickly went viral on TikTok.

User @kendry_h_m20 shared the touching clip on the platform, showing how his mother, upon seeing him enter unexpectedly, could not hold back her emotions and ran to hug him.

The scene reflects the joy and emotional release following a separation that, in many cases, can last for months or even years due to the circumstances faced by Cuban migrants.

"I got a lump in my throat and tears came to my eyes. I don't have a mother in Cuba; my family is here, but I cry with these reunion videos," commented a user moved by the post, which has garnered thousands of views and reactions.

These encounters, captured on video, resonate deeply within the Cuban community, both on and off the Island. They represent not only the love between families but also the reality of those who are forced to separate in search of a better future.

The video captures a heartfelt embrace filled with tears, laughter, and emotionally charged words. Many users left supportive and empathetic comments, reflecting how such reunions inspire hope and connection among those who experience distance as a part of their daily lives.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, I now live in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication at the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as a writer in the Entertainment section.