Asian SF/F (not Japan)

[oyceter]

Hi! I am lazy and depending on the goodwill of the internet to help with research!

So: tell me about Asian SF/F!

It must be:

• Created in Asia by Asians


• NOT from Japan


• Any medium


• Bonus points if I can get my hands on it (I am in the US and read/understand Mandarin Chinese)


• Extra bonus points for SF/F from and/or about Southeast Asia or South Asia

I have a slightly better sense of SF/F created in Asia and popular in the US, though if you have notes for your specific country, that would also be good! Please note: NOT from Japan.

For self: rachelmanija's notes on Indian SF/F

ETA:
Korea:
- Pahanjip (Korean folklore + Tang China ghost hunters, manhwa)
- Bride of the Water God (Korean folklore (?) + alternate world + beast bridegroom, manhwa)

China:
- Swordsman II

Comments

[vonnie-k.livejournal.com]

If I remember correctly, there is a fairly robust horror-movie tradition in Korea. Some of that might fall into SF/F stream, like the mega blockbuster Host (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Host_%28film%29), which is sort of like a Korean version of Godzilla. It's a fun flick, even for those who don't like monster movies. It's meatier (heh) than how it looks in the first glance and works well as both a satire and an excellent family drama. It should be readily available on DVD.

The paranormal romance Lake House, starring Sandra Bullock/Keanu Reeves, was based on the Korean movie It Mare (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Il_Mare). It might be netflixable, although I fear the movie may be a bit too fluffy for Wiscon.