The music is inseparable from the narrative of Tangerines , which follows an elderly Estonian man (Ivo) who stays behind during the 1992 war in Abkhazia to harvest his tangerine crop.

: By using authentic Georgian motifs, Diasamidze grounds the film in its specific geographical and cultural context while maintaining a universal emotional appeal. Legacy and Availability

: The soundtrack blends Georgian Folk Music with ambient film score elements, creating a sense of timelessness and mourning.

: The music often features the Panduri (a three-stringed Georgian lute), sometimes modified or played with a bow to create a sound similar to the Chuniri .