"And they still criticize those who go": A young girl runs crying into her father's arms in Cuba after being apart for some time

An emotional reunion in Cuba moves social media: a video shows a young woman running into her father's arms after a separation. The scene highlights the importance of family bonds.

Reunion of CubansPhoto © @maikel.miranda48 / TikTok

An emotional reunion between a father and daughter in Cuba is moving thousands of social media users, following the release of a TikTok video that shows the moment they see each other again after a time apart.

In the images shared by the user @maikel.miranda48, the young woman is seen hurrying down a street until she recognizes her father and breaks into a run towards him.

Amidst tears, she throws herself into his arms and cannot stop crying while he holds her tightly and smiles, visibly moved.

The video has elicited numerous reactions of warmth and solidarity in the comments, where many highlight the importance of family ties amid the difficulties faced by Cubans.

Scenes of family reunions like this tend to multiply on social media, especially in a nation where migration and the separation from loved ones deeply affect the lives of thousands of families.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.