A Cuban grandfather, aged 82, has touched the hearts of everyone on TikTok with his arrival in the United States. In the video, shared by his granddaughter (@lpz15_liss), he is seen entering the airport with a huge smile as he is welcomed by his son and other family members, who greet him with hugs, tears, and balloons. “Thanks to God and his son, he won't spend the rest of his old age believing that there is nothing beyond the misery and problems of Cuba,” reads the text in the clip.
The scene lasts just a few seconds, but it was enough to bring half of the internet to tears. "Crying for strangers is my passion," wrote one user, while another confessed, "I ask God to give me the opportunity to bring my elderly mother." Thousands of people saw themselves reflected in that simple yet incredibly powerful moment.
Among the comments, many praised the son's bravery in helping his father escape from Cuba. “He lost so many years of his life, but now he will be able to live in freedom,” read one of the most shared messages. Others, from different countries, sent blessings and hope: “That grandfather is going to live for over 100 years, now it’s his turn to enjoy life,” wrote a follower.
The creator of the video responded with tenderness, assuring that he will soon upload more moments featuring the grandfather, who has already become TikTok's most beloved star. “A life full of love and beautiful things awaits him,” he promised.
His story, told in just a few seconds of video, has touched the hearts of thousands. Because it's never too late to start over.
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