He showed up unannounced at her house in Cuba, and this is what happened



A young Cuban surprises his parents upon returning home, generating excitement on TikTok. The video reflects the impact of emigration in Cuba and the importance of family reunions.

Returns to CubaPhoto © @katy.rosabal / TikTok

A video posted on TikTok has touched thousands of users by showing the moment a young Cuban unexpectedly returns home, where his parents greet him with tears and hugs.

The images, shared by user @katy.rosabal, begin with the young man climbing the steps of his house in Cuba, where his parents are waiting for him, unaware of what is about to happen.

Upon opening the door, the mother reacts with evident astonishment and rushes to embrace him, while the father, visibly shocked, remains on the sofa unable to hide his emotions. Within seconds, the house is filled with tears, laughter, and hugs after a long time apart.

The video has garnered thousands of views and comments from Cubans who resonate with the scene. Many users highlighted how difficult it is for families to live separated due to emigration and how precious it is to reunite, even if only for a moment.

“Only those who have been far from their family know what it feels like,” wrote a user, while others expressed gratitude to the creator for sharing such a human moment that represents what thousands of Cuban families experience.

The phenomenon of emotional reunions has become increasingly common on social media, reflecting the reality of a country where emigration continues to profoundly impact the lives of millions of Cubans.

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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.