Fact/Fiction 1: Asian patriachs or matriachs still demand the final say in their childrens' marriage in today's age, as in the case of Eleanor Young.

Disapproving look of a future mother-in-law, played by Michelle Yeoh. A scene from «Crazy Rich Asians», courtesy of WB.

Our take: fact. This applies more in the case of sons who will bring someone into the family that needs to be able to assimilate into the family culture. As girls tend to «marry out», this may not be as much of an issue.