A video posted on TikTok has touched hundreds of users by showing a Cuban man breaking down in tears upon receiving a birthday surprise sent by his wife, who lives in the United States. The emotive gesture was shared by the user @lisandra_perez6, and quickly went viral due to the sincerity of the protagonist's reaction.
In the images, a character dressed as Mickey Mouse is seen holding a blue cake and a bottle while someone tells the birthday celebrant: “a surprise sent by your wife for your birthday.”
The honoree, identified as Elisannis, cannot hold back his tears upon hearing the message sent by his wife. He brings his hands to his face and kneels on the ground while his friends and family surround him. The scene was recorded in Baracoa, Guantánamo, and reflects the blend of joy and sadness experienced by many Cuban families separated by migration.
The video has gathered hundreds of reactions and over a hundred comments. Some users remarked that they thought the wife would be dressed in the Mickey costume, while others admitted to having cried upon seeing the scene. “I watched the video until the end with tear-filled eyes, thinking: ‘now she will take off the costume,’ but no, it’s not easy,” commented one internet user.
The creator of the video confirmed in the comments that the birthday celebrant's wife lives in the United States, a detail that touched the followers even more. The surprise has become a symbol of long-distance love and the nostalgia felt by thousands of Cubans who, despite the separation, keep familial and emotional ties alive.
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