In the vivid backdrop of New York City's East Village, 'Hungry Ghost' follows the tumultuous journey of Carter Cox, a photojournalist grappling with self-destructive tendencies. His pursuit of artistic depth and personal transformation takes him to a Buddhist retreat where he encounters the devout and resolute Mia Malone. Defying odds, Carter and Mia's ensuing romantic odyssey to Morocco becomes a high-stakes tale of personal redemption and spiritual awakening, intertwining the complexities of love, faith, and karma. Faced with legal troubles and moral dilemmas, they must navigate their differences, testing the very essence of their convictions and the unpredictable nature of the human heart.