Man and boy, in one Starting Over

GEORGE BAILEY is a burly policeman disenchanted with his life.

At 42, he craves excitement; but when he gets it, it proves too much for his heart. He’s saved by a transplant, but doesn’t feel like himself.

He becomes a teenager, aping the life of the donor of his heart. He grows his hair. He gets a tattoo, and wears ripped jeans and slogan T-shirts. Eschewing discipline, he gets leave from the police force, and lives with his parents in an untidy bedroom.