“You are my everything, dad”: The emotional reunion of a Cuban father with his son that melted hearts on social media



A Cuban father surprises his son dressed as a bear, delighting users on TikTok. The video highlights paternal love in a context of humility and the importance of family reunions.

Reunion of CubansPhoto © @elbannys / TikTok

A tender moment between a father and his young son has touched hundreds of social media users. The video, published on TikTok by the user @elbannys, shows the moment the man arrives dressed as a bear at his son's house in Cuba to surprise him.

The boy, holding a Sonic plush in his arms, is speechless for a few seconds as he recognizes his father beneath the costume, before hugging him affectionately.

"What more can I ask for if you are my everything, daddy, I love you, my son," the father wrote alongside the video, which quickly went viral due to its emotional impact and the sincerity of the reunion.

The images reveal the humility of the Cuban home, with furniture covered in zebra print fabric and toys scattered across the floor, which reinforces the everyday and emotional backdrop of the scene.

The father's gesture has sparked numerous comments of admiration among users, who emphasized the importance of small details and paternal love during difficult times for many Cuban families, impacted by emigration and distance.

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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.