Hungry Ghosts is set in the Irish village of Kilfian, where everyday life blends with the collective memories and mythology of an ancient land. Michael Flynn returns to the place of his birth to face a childhood tragedy and to rebuild the burnt-out ruin of his family home. To his horror, he discovers that the ghosts of the past are no mere metaphors.The building's restoration unleashes the shades of a forgotten past upon Michael, his family, and the unsuspecting community. To save his daughter's life, and prevent further bloodshed, Michael is forced to confront his family's dark secrets which are entwined with those of the village and the wood on his land.