Chinese-American families inherit fragments of stories — the village, the famine, the immigration, the early restaurant or laundromat years, the children's American success. Heirloom captures these stories in Mandarin or English (or both), preserves the original voice, and creates a Family Council descendants can consult. Built for the second-generation child of immigrants who realizes parents' stories deserve more than family-WeChat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my parents in China be able to use this from there?
Yes — Heirloom works over WeChat (where supported), WhatsApp, phone calls, or iPad. Cross-Pacific scheduling is automated.
Mandarin or Cantonese?
Mandarin (Simplified or Traditional script) is fully supported. Cantonese ships Q4 2026 — until then, original Cantonese audio is preserved with English transcription.
Voice clone in Mandarin?
Yes — Voice + Video Avatar add-on creates voice clone in original language. Future generations can ask in any language and hear answers in your parent's Mandarin voice.
Cultural Revolution stories — sensitive. Does Heirloom handle this well?
Yes — trauma-informed interview engine. Members fully control topics, can mark sessions as family-only, can decline questions. Time-capsule feature can lock sensitive sessions until specific dates.
Give them a book of their life — in their own voice.
Family Council captures the whole family's voices in concert. Try the free demo at theheirloom.ai/try first — no account, no card. First session within 24 hours. The gift that future generations will thank you for.
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