Formally ambitious and narratively elliptical, “If I Go Will They Miss Me” uses a strained father-son relationship as a lens to survey, and elevate, Black Angelino life. Upon his homecoming, Lil Ant compares his father to Odysseus arriving home after years at war; later, he likens him to Poseidon, and subsequently himself to the God’s trusty winged horse Pegasus. Unnerved by his son’s reverence, Big Ant keeps his distance from the boy and subtly pressures him to toughen up and abandon his artistic pursuits. Grade: B“If I Go Will They Miss Me” premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?