In a video that has deeply touched thousands on social media, a poignant moment unfolds as a father in Cuba reunites with his daughter after years apart. Overcome with emotion, he kneels, weeping and crying out in joy.
"Oh, my girl! Oh, my God, thank you for bringing her back to me, thank you, thank you for bringing my girl!" the man exclaims with a trembling voice, clutching his daughter tightly while looking skyward to express his gratitude.
The touching scene was shared on TikTok by user @adry_sabina, capturing not only the father's overwhelming emotion but also those witnessing the heartfelt reunion.
The video shows the man dropping to his knees on the street, surrounded by family members who are visibly moved, capturing the moment on their phones.
Social media comments reflect the shared empathy and pain of many Cubans experiencing family separation:
"What a beautiful video. Joy mixed with pain." "Here I am, crying at five in the morning." "That's a real father, only God knows the worry he endured with his daughter far away."
Other users remarked: "You're rich if you didn't know, with a father like that." "Of all the videos I've seen, this one hurt the most. It's not easy to see a father like that."
The video has gone viral, highlighting the harsh reality faced by countless Cuban families torn apart by crisis and migration. In that embrace, and in a father's kneeling gratitude, lies the essence of love, faith, and sacrifice that each farewell on the island entails.