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A first-of-its-kind interactive experience

A first-of-its-kind interactive experience

What if you could walk into a story?

Here’s the twist. You power this story—with your footsteps. Run an errand, stroll the park, take a coffee break around the block. You can even run or jog, hit the treadmill, step machine, or elliptical. Now listen. And be prepared: this will move you in every way. Body, mind, and heart. Welcome to a story like no other. Poignant and inspirational, a cinematic saga for the ears. An intimate personal memory, dipped in folklore and magic. Why do you have to walk? Because one step at a time, you discover the power of moving forward.

Eighty Thousand Steps is a unique, genre-bending narrative that asks you to walk with a refugee. Follow journalist Crystal Chan as she solves a mystery. Uncover a long-buried secret. When she unravels a fantastical tale, you learn the shocking truth behind her grandmother’s escape from China. Follow the clues beyond the headlines. Compare your daily life with a refugee’s journey. A trip around the block becomes something profound. This is a game that questions the game.

How do you keep going, no matter where life takes you? A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. What step will you take today?

“A standing O. This is truly a lovely series, an inventive exploration of storytelling technology and a beautiful tribute to your grandmother.”

“Didn’t remind me of anything I’ve heard… I’m all about hearing stories we don’t usually hear.”

“You found a truly beautiful and original way of telling a tough and true story. Respect.”