Carlos Segundo’s Sideral is a decent short film – beautifully shot with some lovely performances and stunning imagery. At the heart of the film is the story of an overburdened mother looking for escape; it’s a compelling narrative with themes that will resonate for quite a few viewers. But as beautiful as the film looks and as compelling as the film’s themes, the film needed to provide at least a few more details about the protagonist’s situation and family life so that we could fully understand her decision and the consequences for the rest of her family by the end. There’s a lot of potential here, but it just needed a little more fleshing out.