Emotional Scene as Lady Working in the US Reunites with Her Mum After 5 Years Apart

Emotional Scene as Lady Working in the US Reunites with Her Mum After 5 Years Apart

  • A woman from South Africa, who had lived in the US for five years, surprised her mum with a homecoming visit
  • The emotional moment when they hugged each other was filmed and posted on TikTok, where it became a viral sensation
  • The video moved many viewers, who shared their happiness for the woman and her mum

A heartwarming TikTok video shared by @marekakarabo captured the moment a young South African woman living and working in the United States surprised her mother at a restaurant.

The mother had not seen her daughter for five years since she left South Africa. The video shows the woman sneaking up behind her mother, who is sitting at a table with another person.

Mom and daughter reunion
A daughter surprised her mother after she hadn't seen her in years. Image: @marekakarabo
Source: UGC

The mother is stunned and overjoyed to see her daughter, and jumps up from her seat to hug her tightly. The mother and daughter are both in tears as they embrace each other, while the other person at the table records the emotional reunion.

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The video has touched the hearts of many social media users, who commented on how beautiful and moving the scene was.

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Source: Briefly.co.za

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