An AI-generated video has deeply moved Cubans on social media, depicting what many describe as “the Cuba we all dream of.”
The images, shared on the account @Vɪsᴍᴀʀᴋ_break_free44, are filled with nostalgia and hope, depicting a transformed country: with the power overthrown, modern thermoelectric plants operating at full capacity, cities illuminated and full of life, stores brimming with products, and homes completely renovated.
Beyond the visual presentation, what truly struck a chord was the emotional reaction of internet users. Dozens of Cubans outside the island left messages filled with pain, hope, and a desire to return to their homeland if that utopian image were ever to become reality.
"Me without thinking twice"; "This is a feeling that only Cubans will understand"; "I hope it happens, God willing, so I can return and also for all those who are there and haven’t been able to leave"; "Can I cry with the video?"; "Dreaming of returning to Cuba and being happy again is never too much"; "I don't believe there is a single Cuban on this planet who doesn't miss their homeland. I would return to my roots without a second thought"; "If communism were to fall and that happened, then without thinking I would go back to my land"; "I have my bags ready like thousands of others"; "Let me tell you, if that happens, I would go with just my passport and challenge myself to walk from El Cotorro to Malecón without stopping, I can assure you," some wrote.
However, there were also those who reacted from a more pessimistic or realistic perspective, recalling the wounds of the past and the current conditions of the country: "I don’t believe it: not even with all the electricity in the world can they give back what was stolen from me there"; "It would be a utopia, and that is impossible. Do they think that if Cuba were to be fixed the people would enjoy the fruits of it? Unfortunately not, if they get their hands on it, it will be to extract money, not out of love for the art or out of kindness"; "I wouldn’t go back because that will never happen. Keep dreaming, right? Dreaming doesn’t cost anything. Cuba has been in this mess for 65 years and it will continue"; "I don’t want to be pessimistic, but that will never happen, or it will take many more years because Cubans continue to endure blackouts, lack of water, medicine, gas, etc., and they do NOTHING to end this dictatorship. Instead of coming together, the people devote themselves to distancing themselves or calling ‘crazy’ those who actually go out to shout and protest, instead of uniting the whole island."
The video has gone viral not only for the Cuba it represents but for raising a question that many ask themselves in silence: how many Cubans would return if Cuba were to rise from its ruins one day?
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emotional Impact of the Cuba Video on Social Media
Why has the video of the "dreamed Cuba" moved so many Cubans?
The video has moved Cubans because it depicts a utopian image of Cuba, showing a transformed country, free from the current regime, which stirs feelings of nostalgia and hope. Many Cubans dream of a prosperous country free from the current conditions, which is why the video resonates deeply with emotions, especially for those who have emigrated.
What reactions have Cubans had to the viral video about Cuba?
The reactions have been varied; many Cubans have felt excited and hopeful, expressing their desire to return if the change were to become a reality. However, there are also those who are skeptical, recalling the current difficulties and the past wounds that would not be easily resolved.
How many Cubans would return to the island if the change shown in the video were to happen?
It is difficult to determine how many Cubans would actually return, but responses on social media suggest that many would consider coming back if significant changes occurred in the country. The desire to return is tied to the hope for a better future and the possibility of reunifying with their families under improved conditions.
What challenges does Cuba face in becoming the country depicted in the video?
Cuba faces significant political, economic, and social challenges in achieving the transformation depicted in the video. The lack of freedoms, the economic crisis, and the deteriorated infrastructure are some of the most important obstacles. Some believe that only a change of regime would allow for true progress.
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