Handsome Molly is an epic adventure-romance story set on the West Coast in the near future. The world – ravaged by climate change and disease – is running on empty. Government and infrastructure are collapsing, and crime syndicates run the cities. Still traumatized by her father’s recent death, 14-year-old Molly Masamoto leaves the relative safety of her isolated Gulf Island. She embarks on a perilous journey into this dystopian landscape to bring medical help to her community. Armed with only her precious fiddle, “Jewels,” she must learn how to survive in the harsh outside world, who to trust, and ultimately – how to forgive herself. 

Handsome Molly is an 8-episode podcast series for teens – based on the novel Restoring Harmony by Joelle Anthony. Brought to you by The Chop Theatre and JAR Audio. 

When 14-year-old Molly Masamoto’s mum needs medical help, Molly leaves the safety of her isolated Gulf Island off Canada’s west coast in search of her long-lost grandfather – a doctor. It’s the start of a perilous journey through a climate-ravaged world – and what’s worse, she has to do it in heels. 

After making her first big mistake – Molly learns to be more cautious. On the trip down to Oregon, she meets an intriguing stranger – but can she trust them? And what kind of welcome will she find at her grandfather’s house?