A beautiful and profound intergenerational friendship has been shared with the world through a viral TikTok video.

Julissa Gomez, 28, posted a video of her taking her 86-year-old neighbor, Delmar, to see the movie Elio . What brought Gomez to tears, however, was the sight of Delmar waiting on his porch, his face full of excited anticipation. His pure joy in a simple moment has resonated with 6.5 million people who liked the clip . Gomez spoke to Newsweek about the unlikely friendship and what it's meant to her to have Delmar in her life.

Gomez and Delmar's friendship is a true testament to the power of community . Gomez said their bond began after she and her family invited him to join them at church.

"We went every Sunday, and afterwards, we'd share a meal together," Gomez sa

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