With the release of blockbuster hit "Interstellar," fans have speculated as to whether a sequel could ever be made. Chances of an "Interstellar 2" are dismal, but the film has certainly reignited a fascination of space exploration in people from all walks of life. Is a future of deep space exploration really a possibility? Could we one day find another inhabitable world in our universe?

Much like "Interstellar" director Christopher Nolan, Swedish filmmaker Erik Wernquist visually conceptualizes the world beyond planet earth. The short film, although fictional, is presented like a documentary. Lacking any distinct story, the astonishing visuals are paired with narration by legendary astronomer Carl Sagan. The text, which comes from Sagan's book The Pale Blue Dot, perfectly complements the illustrated images of space portrayed in the film. Watch the stunning - and realistic - video in HD below:

According to filmmaker Erik Wernquist, "The film is a vision of our humanity's future expansion into the Solar System. Although admittedly speculative, the visuals in the film are all based on scientific ideas and concepts of what our future in space might look like, if it ever happens. All the locations depicted in the film are digital recreations of actual places in the Solar System, built from real photos and map data where available."

"The title WANDERERS refer partly to the original meaning of the word "planet". In ancient greek, the planets visible in the sky were collectively called "aster planetes" which means "wandering star". It also refers to ourselves; for hundreds of thousands of years - the wanderers of the Earth. In time I hope we take that leap off the ground and permanently become wanderers of the sky. Wanderers among the wanderers," explains Wernquist via the film's official website.

The Swedish digital artist and animator continues, "There is no apparent story - other than what you might imagine for yourself - and the idea is primarily to show a glimpse of the fantastic and beautiful nature that surrounds us on our neighboring worlds - and above all, how it might appear to us if we were there."

Regarding the inspiration for the amazing short film, the director "borrowed ideas and concepts from science fiction authors such as Kim Stanley Robinson and Arthur C. Clarke, just to name a few. And visually, I of course owe many tips of my hat to painter Chesley Bonestell - the legendary master of space art. More directly, I have also borrowed the voice of astronomer and author Carl Sagan to narrate the film. The audio I used are excerpts from his own reading of his book 'Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space' (1994) - needless to say, a huge inspiration for this film."

While it's not "Interstellar 2," the film shines in its beautiful artistry and inspiring message (dare I say even more so than "Interstellar"?). Short and simple yet inexplicably complex in meaning, "Wanderers" is yet another reflection of the possibilities and curiosities our solar system offers.

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