Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts, and Lili Taylor shine in “Mystic Pizza”, a charming 1988 romantic comedy. The film was directed by Donald Petrie in his feature directorial debut and also marked Matt Damon’s debut in film. The story follows three young Portuguese-American women – Sisters Kat (Annabeth Gish) and Daisy (Julia Roberts), and their friend Jojo (Lili Taylor) – who work as waitresses at a small pizza parlor in Mystic, Connecticut. Each of the three friends has very different goals in life and love, but they all share a deep affection for Mystic Pizza and the bond they’ve formed while working together there.
Through their experiences, the film explores themes of love, friendship, and identity, set against the picturesque backdrop of Mystic, Connecticut.
