Brokeback Mountain is a poignant romantic drama directed by Ang Lee. Jake Gyllenhaal stars alongside Heath Ledger as two cowboys, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, who develop a deep emotional and physical connection while working together on a sheep herding job. Set against the backdrop of the conservative 1960s America, the film explores the complexities of their forbidden love and the societal pressures that force them to keep their relationship a secret. Gyllenhaal's performance as Jack Twist earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination, solidifying his status as a versatile actor.