Set against the final tumultuous days of World War I, 'When the World Goes Quiet' recounts the tale of Evelien, an aspiring artist whose tranquil life is disrupted by German occupation. Charged with safeguarding her employer's possessions in occupied Bruges, Evelien's dull existence is jolted by a proposition from the Resistance: a mission to steal a vital list of names that will yield a letter from her long-missing husband, Emiel. The promise of news from Emiel rekindles hopes and fears alike. As Evelien embarks on her perilous task, her path crosses with a soldier, bound together by the solace they find in art amid the chaos of war. As her longing for Emiel's safe return intensifies, Evelien is faced with an unexpected dilemma - her wish for Emiel's return might not mean a return to the life they once shared. As liberation approaches, Evelien stands on the brink of a transformed existence, shaped by the war's irrevocable impact.