After a divorce, this mom was kept from her son for decades. See the moment they reunite.

Seth Carnell, USA TODAY
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After four decades apart, a mother living in Portland, Oregon, was reunited with her firstborn son. Heartwarming footage shared on TikTok captures the emotional embrace between Jane Kim and Brian Oh at Los Angeles International Airport.

The video, filmed by Jane's younger son Edward Kim, shows their journey filled with anticipation as they travel from Portland to Los Angeles. Upon seeing Brian, Jane rushed into his arms for a tearful hug.

Watch the video above to see the tearful reunion 40 years in the making.

"They were separated by the father's family after their divorce," said Edward. "My mom was told to stop trying to contact Brian."

After Brian's father died, Jane was able to reconnect with her eldest son.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mom and son reunite after they were forced to separate 40 years ago