Back to Business, known as Love Hurts in its original version, is an American action thriller directed by JoJo Eusebio. Led by Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose, this film marks the director's first feature after a successful career in stunt coordination. Originally slated for a theatrical release, the movie was ultimately released directly to VOD in France starting September 15, 2025.
Marvin Gable lives a quiet, routine life in the suburbs of Milwaukee, working as a well-liked real estate agent. But beneath this calm exterior lies a violent past he desperately tries to forget. That fragile sense of peace shatters when he receives a mysterious red envelope signed by Rose, a former partner he thought was long gone.
This message acts as a trigger. Marvin quickly finds himself hunted by relentless killers, forcing him to plunge back into a world he believed he had left behind forever. Among his pursuers is his own brother, Knuckles, a symbol of a troubled family history that remains unresolved. What follows is not just a flight but a direct confrontation with his past mistakes, shattered loyalties, and the fallout from his decisions.
With Back to Business, JoJo Eusebio brings his expertise from major projects like Black Panther and Deadpool 2 into a story that centers on raw physicality and choreographed fight scenes. Produced by the studio 87North, the film reflects a shift in action cinema towards clearer, close-up battles, moving away from flashy CGI spectacles.
The cast also features Daniel Wu, Sean Astin, and Marshawn Lynch, the former NFL star, in supporting roles. Marketed as an action thriller, the film's release strategy was adjusted, with distributors opting for a direct-to-VOD release instead of a traditional theatrical run, according to official sources.
The tone of the film aligns with contemporary cinema, drawing comparisons to titles like Nobody, Bullet Train, and certain figures of urban action films reminiscent of John Wick. The story centers on a vulnerable hero, grappling not only with external violence but also with complex moral dilemmas.
Back to Business
Film | 2025
Available on VOD: September 15, 2025
Action thriller | Runtime: 83 minutes
Directed by JoJo Eusebio | Starring Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu
Original title: Love Hurts
Country: United States
Back to Business offers a debut feature that stays true to the director's trajectory, focusing on tight, gripping action and a central character haunted by redemption and a troubled past. It’s a film crafted for fans of visceral thrillers and intense personal confrontations, now available on VOD.
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