A Cuban woman had an emotional reunion with her father in Cuba after four years without seeing each other. The moment was captured on video and has gone viral on TikTok due to the man's reaction, as he could not hold back his tears.
In the images shared by the user @gisellehouston, the father is seen enjoying a day at the pool with family and friends on December 31, unaware of the surprise that was about to come.
Suddenly, his daughter approaches from behind and hugs him tightly. Upon recognizing her, the man freezes for a few seconds before enveloping her in a long and emotional embrace.
"Surprise to my dad in Cuba, after 4 years without seeing each other," the young woman wrote in the video description, which has garnered thousands of views and comments from users moved by the scene.
"After such a long time, I finally got to hug him," she added in another message, reflecting the emotion that thousands of Cubans share when living apart from their loved ones.
The video has generated a wave of reactions on social media, with many internet users relating to the story. "Only those of us who are far away know how much it hurts," wrote one user, while others celebrated the reunion as a symbol of hope and family love.
The moment, which took place on the eve of the New Year, highlights the harsh reality of Cuban families divided by migration and the challenges of reuniting amid the economic crisis and the restrictions imposed by the Havana regime.
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