Brokeback Mountain (2005) is a romantic drama film directed by Ang Lee, based on the short story by Annie Proulx. The film tells the poignant love story between two men, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, who form a deep emotional and physical bond while working as cowboys on Brokeback Mountain in the 1960s.
The film begins in the summer of 1963, when Ennis (played by Heath Ledger) and Jack (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) are hired to tend sheep on Brokeback Mountain. Over the course of the summer, the two men develop a romantic and sexual relationship, which is intense but complicated by their differing personalities and backgrounds. Their bond is a quiet, intense one, with both men deeply affected by their feelings for each other.
After their time on Brokeback Mountain ends, both Ennis and Jack return to their separate lives, each marrying women and raising families. However, their love for each other never fades, and they continue to meet secretly over the years. As they struggle to balance their desires with the expectations of society, their relationship becomes increasingly strained and difficult to maintain, leading to heartache and disappointment.
As the years pass, both men endure emotional and personal turmoil due to the secrecy and repression of their love. The film reaches a heartbreaking conclusion when Jack dies under tragic circumstances, leaving Ennis devastated by the loss. The film ends with Ennis reflecting on the depth of his love for Jack, and the emotional weight of their time together, as he visits Jack’s family and remembers their shared moments on Brokeback Mountain.