Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe's co-star, falls for her early on. Years later, reuniting on set, her mental issues trigger memories of his abusive mother, complicating their relationship as old wounds resurface.

The complicated and passionate love story between Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe as they meet and fall in love in their early years and reunite years later on the set of "Some Like It Hot". Marilyn's mental issues remind Tony of his own abusive mother and change his feelings towards her, bringing out deep wounds that he had long wished to forget.