He gifts his mom a car in Cuba during a video call, and her reaction brings tears



Birthday giftPhoto © @yosva.ph / TikTok

An emotional video shared on TikTok has touched thousands of users both inside and outside of Cuba. In the footage, a Cuban surprises his mother with a car as a gift while they were talking via video call, unaware of what was about to happen.

The material, published on the account @yosva.ph, shows the moment when the vehicle, decorated with a large red bow and balloons, arrives at the family home on the island. Upon realizing that the car is for her, the woman can't hold back her tears and breaks down in sobs, clearly overwhelmed with emotion.

In another part of the video, the mother is seen sitting with other family members while holding a tablet from which she maintains a video call with her son, who is watching the scene from a distance. Her reaction reflects a mix of surprise, disbelief, and happiness that has resonated with many users on social media.

The video is accompanied by a heartfelt message in which the author expresses his love for his mother and assures that there is nothing more beautiful than seeing her cry tears of joy. He also emphasizes that the gift is the result of hard work and sacrifice, and that his mother deserves "that and the whole world."

The reactions came swiftly. Hundreds of people commented on the video, praising the gesture and highlighting it as an example of the efforts many Cuban emigrants make to support their families amidst the challenging economic situation the country is facing.

The clip has gone viral quickly, racking up thousands of views and supportive messages that highlight not only the material value of the gift but also the strong family connection that endures despite the 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.