Who directed the highest-grossing South Korean film of all time in 2001 and its sequel in 2013?
Friend (2001 film) Friend () is a 2001 South Korean film written and directed by Kwak Kyung-taek. Upon its release, it became the highest-grossing South Korean movie of all time. Its record was surpassed in 2003 by "Silmido".
Roots and Branches (2001 film) Roots and Branches (, , literally "My Brothers and Sisters") is a Chinese film released in 2001. It was the third highest grossing Chinese film of 2001 at the domestic box office but was not well received critically.