After two years apart, this family reunited in Cuba, and this is how it happened

A young woman returns to Cuba after two years and touches hearts with her emotional family reunion on TikTok, showcasing the pain and joy of coming together amid the Cuban migration crisis.

Reunion of CubansPhoto © @daily0706 / TikTok

An emotional family reunion moved thousands of users on social media after the publication of a TikTok video in which a young woman returns to Cuba as a surprise after two years without seeing her family.

In the images shared by the user @daily0706, the precise moment is captured when the woman embraces her loved ones in the street, amidst tears, in a scene filled with emotion, nostalgia, and love.

The text accompanying the video, “Surprise Arrival After 2 Years,” summarizes what many Cubans experience when reuniting with their families after long periods apart due to migration and the challenging conditions for traveling between Cuba and abroad.

The three women embrace, a gesture that conveys the pain of distance but also the joy of reunion. In the background, typical buildings of a Cuban neighborhood stand out under the intense sun, witnesses to an unforgettable moment.

In the comments of the video, numerous users expressed their excitement and empathy. “Only those who have been far from their family know what it feels like,” wrote one internet user, while others shared similar experiences marked by migration and forced separation.

Such reunions have become increasingly common on social media, where thousands of Cubans share stories of farewells and returns, reflecting the migration crisis that the island is experiencing and the deep need to maintain family ties despite the distances.

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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.