De Stilte van het naderen (The silence of approaching) tells the story of Susan, a successful young businesswoman who has her life in order. She has a nice job and is also on the point of marrying her colleague David. During a working visit to Antwerp, she accidentally comes face to face with Jules, a murderer who is just being removed from the courthouse. Susan becomes intrigued and confused and decides to visit this man in prison. Jules turns out to be a simple man who committed a brutal murder of his girlfriend fourteen years ago and has repented in prison. There is a close bond between Jules and Susan. During her conversations with Jules it appears that Susan has been carrying a big secret for years.